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W♥M126: SXSW 2012 Review
W♥M Radio is available on iTunes. It's now much easier to find us and add us to your automatic podcast download.
Before SXSW, I had to talk about Jane's Addiction and their appearance at the grand opening of Minneapolis' new concert venue, The Brick. You can read about it here.
Brody recaps what went down at SXSW.
Kaiser Chiefs at Cedar Street, one of the major highlight from SXSW
Impressed with Star Slinger, a DJ from the UK
Too many bands that Brody missed at SXSW. Read more SXSW Top List
Song of the show is Django Django's "Default".
BONUS: Carson Daly and Pomegranates.
Django Django are on tour:
03.25.2012 Norwich - Norwich Arts (SOLD OUT)
04.05.2012 Geneva - Electron Festival - CH
04.21.2012 Rotterdam - Motel Mozaique
04.24.2012 Rouen - Le 106 - FR
04.25.2012 Nanates - Stereolux - FR
04.26.2012 Bordeaux - Rock school barbey - FR
05.11.2012 Brighton - Great Escape - UK
05.22.2012 Tourcoing - Grand mix - FR
05.23.2012 Strasbourg - La laiterie - FR
05.25.2012 Paris - La maroquinerie - FR
05.26.2012 Clermont Ferrand - Europavox
05.31.2012 Southampton - Cellar - UK
06.02.2012 London - Field Day - UK
06.05.2012 Oxford - Academy 2 - UK
06.06.2012 Birmingham - Academy 2 - UK
06.08.2012 nr Sheffield - No Direction Home
06.09.2012 Manchester - Parklife Festival - UK
06.10.2012 Clapham, Yorkshire - Rough Beats - UK
06.11.2012 York - Fibbers - UK
06.13.2012 Dundee - Doghouse - UK
06.14.2012 Leeds - Cockpit - UK
06.15.2012 Cambridge - St Pauls Church - UK
10.31.2012 London - Heaven - UK
Posted by W♥M on Thursday, 22 March 2012 at 12:00 PM in Brody, Carson Daly, Django Django, Kaiser Chiefs, Podcast, Pomegranates, Star Slinger, SXSW, Vu | Permalink | Comments (0)
Fake Problems at Triple Rock, Minneapolis (05/04/11)
05/05/11 Chicago, IL @ Beat Kitchen
05/06/11 Lansing, MI @ Mac's Bar
05/07/11 Toronto, ON @ El Mocambo
05/09/11 Cleveland, OH @ Grog Shop
05/10/11 Brooklyn, NY @ Knitting Factory
05/11/11 Cambridge, MA @ Middle East Upstairs
05/12/11 Pawtucket, RI @ Met
05/14/11 Philadelphia, PA @ North Star Bar
05/15/11 Baltimore, MD @ Ottobar
05/16/11 Chapel Hill, NC @ Local 506
05/17/11 Atlanta, GA @ The Earl
05/19/11 Orlando, FL @ Backbooth
05/21/11 Naples, FL @ Flieschman Park
I was told that Triple Rock Social Club was recently named one of the City Pages Best Rock Club and Best All-Ages Venue, but just looking at Triple Rock's calendar for the month of May, there is only ONE all-ages event (Harry and the Potters). And what's the differences between a "concert" venue and a "rock" venue? I go to a lot of shows, I wouldn't put Triple Rock in any top favorite venues, but don't tell that to the bands playing last night, everyone seemed to triple love the Triple Rock.
Despite what people will tell you, Triple Rock always seem to always have three bands (sometime more), hence it's name. For this Wednesday evening, Star Wars Day, May 4th, we are treated to not three but four bands:
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Now, Now wasn't listed on the bill, but that's fine because I liked them. I saw this band, formerly known as Now, Now Every Children, last year and I thought they were young then, they're young now. It should be interesting to see what direction they take in their music when they're older.
The story I got from the banter on stage was that they were supposed to go on tour with Fake Problems (we'll get to them later), but through various issues, they decided to pull out. Instead, they were doing a special one-night support.
I think they did their famous song, "Neighbors" (thanks to guitarist Jess for introducing it), and ended their brief set with "Sleep Through Summer".
LAURA STEVENSON
LAURA STEVENSON AND THE CANS
laurastevenson.tumblr.com
According to the all-knowing Wikipedia, Laura Stevenson started her rock n roll career in a band called Bomb The Music Industry!, but since she was already writing her own solo material, she had band members from BTMI! to record and tour with her, which she called "Laura Stevenson & the Cans". Currently, the Cans consists of Mike Campbell on bass, Alex Billig on accordion & trumpet, Peter Naddeo on guitar, and Chris Parker on drums.
Most of their songs were from their second album, Sit Resist, which is available as a free download.
Songs played, in correct order were: "Halloween", "Master of Art", "Caretaker" (about house-sitting?), uknown song (something about sick to your stomach), "Nervous Rex" (solo), "Shine" (with Mike on banjo), "The Healthy One" (the glockenspiel was finally used!), "Holy Ghost" and "I See Dark".
Pomegranates took the stage and introduced themselves as "Jesus Christ and the Fire Eating Five!" as they set in their energetic music set.
myspace.com/pomegranatesart
Pomegranates needs no introduction, we have covered them a few times. They must like playing Minneapolis, this was my third time seeing the band.
What's interesting about this time around is that they're doing quite a few new songs. They commented that they were "testing" out the new material to see how people take to it. Some of the new songs played "Sisters", "Lost Lives" and "Pass Away", the latter is about a dream about being backstage at a KISS concert and meeting Jesus/David Bowie.
Highlight of their set was "Everybody Come Outside", from the same titled 2009 album. Always a great song live, it feels like a call to arms.
FAKE PROBLEMS
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Fake Problems was the headliner. I think starting last year I started getting a ton of emails from them, just randomly. Or maybe it was triggered when I downloaded some music from them. I don't mind unsolicited mail, but it does get kind of annoying when they sent out a message a week. So finally, I got to find out what they were about. They are a very young band from Florida.
Their intro song was The Rembrandts' "I'll Be There For You", and soon enough, Fake Problems started in with "Soulless". I thought "Astronaut" and "Mr. Rock and Roll" was the best songs.
They ended with "Songs For Teenagers", and for the first time, in a long time, an outro song was played: "America F*** Yeah" (from the Team America movie). This song was basically an anthem for patriots when we heard about the Bin Laden assassination. They did two songs for the encore, the second of the two was "You're A Serpent, You're A She-Snake".
So, based on their singalong audience, they have some awesome fanbase. They are currently on tour with Pomegranates and Laura Stevenson & the Cans, so check them out if you, er, can.
Posted by W♥M on Thursday, 05 May 2011 at 10:55 AM in Bomb The Music Industry!, Concert, Fake Problems, Laura Stevenson, Laura Stevenson and the Cans, Now, Now Every Children, Pomegranates, Team America, The Rembrandts, Triple Rock Social Club, Vu | Permalink | Comments (1)
CMJ 2010
Apache Beat : Tropics
CMJ (College Music Journal) is a loose Music and Movies festival that takes places over several venues, but unlike SXSW, they don't all happen on three blocks. From my understanding, because of the way New York's venues are located, you really have to take the subway or bus to get around (unlike SXSW, where you just walk to your next gig). The official dates for CMJ in 2010 is October 19th to the 23rd, but expect pre-CMJ parties and post-CMJ come down parties.
I have never been to CMJ and always wanted to check it out, but New York's a bit of a trek for me. Lara covered CMJ in 2007 and Kate G will be there this year, so hopefully we'll hear a report from the woman on the scene.
I've been sent a ton of CMJ announcements, but here are the ones that we have covered or that I like. For the full schedule head over to cmj.thesocialcollective.com.
(Click read more to see some listings)
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Posted by W♥M on Friday, 15 October 2010 at 06:17 AM in CMJ, Festivals, New York, Pomegranates, Vu | Permalink | Comments (0)
Pomegranates and Colour Revolt at 7th Street Entry, Minneapolis (9/21/10)
♥ Pomegranates at 7th Street Entry, Minneapolis (9/21/10)
10/06/10 Macon, GA – The 567
10/07/10 Atlanta, GA – Star Bar
10/08/10 Charleston, SC – Tin Roof
10/09/10 Columbia, SC – Brookland Tav
10/10/10 Charlotte, NC – The Milestone
10/11/10 Chapel Hill, NC – Local 506
10/12/10 Washington, DC – Black Cat
10/14/10 Philadelphia, PA – M Room
10/15/10 New Haven, CT – Lily Pad
10/16/10 Portland, ME – Empire
10/17/10 Danbury, CT – Cousin Larry’s
10/18/10 Allston, MA – Great Scott
10/20/10 Pitts, PA – Garfield Artworks
10/21/10 New York, NY - CMJ
10/22/10 New York, NY - Rock Shop
10/23/10 Lemon Grove–Youngstwn, OH
11/01/10 Chicago, IL – Empty Bottle*
11/02/10 Madison, WI – Frequency*
11/04/10 Minneapolis, MN – UofM*
11/05/10 Lincoln, NE – Zoo Bar*
11/06/10 Lawrence, KS – Replay Lounge*
11/07/10 Denver, CO – Hi-Dive*
11/08/10 SLC, UT – Kilby Court*
11/09/10 Missoula, MT – Badlander*
11/10/10 Spokane, WA – Empryean Coffee*
11/11/10 Seattle, WA – Sunset Tavern*
11/12/10 Portland, OR – Msspi Studios*
11/14/10 Santa Cruz, CA – Crepe Place*
11/15/10 SF, CA – Rickshaw Stop*
11/16/10 Los Angeles, CA – Bootleg*
11/17/10 San Diego, CA – The Cabash*
11/18/10 Phoenix, AZ – Rythem Room*
11/19/10 El Paso, TX – Black Market*
11/20/10 Austin, TX – Mohawk*
11/21/10 Denton, TX – Hailey’s*
11/22/10 Memphis, TN – Hi-Tone*
11/23/10 Lexington, KY – The Dame*
11/24/10 Cincinnati, OH – Southgate House*
* w/ Oh No Oh My
[2008] Everything Is Alive
[2009] Everybody Come Outside
[2010] One of Us
Parking was a disaster last night in downtown Minneapolis. It's a Twins night and people were out in full with their baseball jerseys. But it was a nice night, so I didn't mind the long walk.
Chelsea Boys, from Minneapolis, opened up the 18+ gig, you'd get the impression that they were named after the Velvet Underground song "Chelsea Girls", but the low-fi dance trio seems like they're more comfortable in an 80s music video. The first song was plagued by a broken guitar string, which seems to drag on for ages as guitarist (Josh Atwood?) was putting on a fresh string.
I haven't seen Pomegranates for two years now, but they seem to come to Minneapolis quite often. They seem to have also grown up, in terms of age and music style. They sound more melodic and relaxed now (with the exception of the final "Everybody, Come Outside!" song from their sophomore album), and now incorporate a smoke machine in their gig. Gone is the loud megaphone.
Just for safe measure, I ended sampling their latest album, One of Us, out now on Afternoon Records, and it sounds like their brief setlist (of about six or seven songs) were from the One of Us.
I wasn't there to cover Colour Revolt, but I stuck around to check out what they're like. I'll tell you one thing: they're a pretty loud band. Sometime borderline hard rock/metal, with harmonizing "bro" vocals of Jesse Coppenbarger and Sean Kirkpatrick. Their second album is called The Cradle and is out on Dualtone Records, but with their full set of over ten songs, I can tell that they've written a ton of music outside of the two released albums.
Not really much to add about them, except that their stage setup had two non-shaded lights and made it hard to look at the stage. It did give a weird campfire-esque setting.
♥ Colour Revolt at 7th Street Entry, Minneapolis (9/21/10)
PS, I've been toying with the idea of mobile update, so if I'm at a show, I'll try and upload a photograph from the show. The photo are unedited and often very large. The mobile update for this show is located here.
vu ( ) ♥ pomegranatesart.com / myspace.com/pomegranatesart ♥ myspace.com/colourrevolt
Posted by W♥M on Thursday, 23 September 2010 at 08:52 PM in Chelsea Boys, Colour Revolt, Pomegranates, Vu | Permalink | Comments (0)
Live: Pomegranates at the 7th Street Entry, Minneapolis
This is Vu at the 7th St. I hope the picture shows up.
Posted by W♥M on Tuesday, 21 September 2010 at 11:07 PM in Concert, Mobile, Pomegranates, Vu | Permalink | Comments (0)
Wye Oak and Pomegranates at 7th Street Entry, Minneapolis (4/19/09)
Wye Oak - Warning
04/20/09 Public Space One Iowa City, IA
04/21/09 Waiting Room Omaha, NE
04/22/09 The Lions Lair Denver, CO
04/23/09 Kilby Court Salt Lake City, UT
04/24/09 Neurolux Boise, Idaho
04/25/09 Red Room Kennewick, WA
04/26/09 Sunset Tavern Seattle
04/27/09 Doug Fir Lounge Portland, OR
04/29/09 Rickshaw Stop SF, CA
04/30/09 Silverlake Lounge LA, CA
05/01/09 Stinkweed Records Phoenix, AZ
05/04/09 Opolis Norman, Oklahoma
05/06/09 Mohawk Austin, Texas
05/09/09 Drunken Unicorn Atlanta, GA
05/10/09 Local 506 Chapel Hill, NC
05/11/09 The Black Cat Washington
05/12/09 Kung Fu Necktie Phila, PA
05/13/09 Mercury Lounge NY
05/14/09 TT The Bears Cambridge, MA
05/15/09 Cafe Nine New Haven, CT
05/16/09 Metro Gallery Baltimore, MD
06/15/09 Southgate House Newport, KY
Jenn Wasner, singer from Wye Oak* (official/myspace) joked that their touring teamup of Wye Oak and Pomegranates should be called "The full spectrum of human emotions tour" because while Wye Oak brought the "sadness", Pome brought the "happiness".
Opening up for both band was Minneapolis' Bill Caperton (myspace), who, when not playing solo, is part of the band Ela (myspace). He played a pretty long set, surprisingly since it was a Sunday evening and there were two other bands on the bill. I think he might have realized this just ended after one song when he announced that he had two more... saying "I think I'll just leave it at that."
Pomegrantes at 7th Street Entry, Minneapolis (04/19/09) ♥ photo by vu
Pomegranates (myspace) took the stage and introduced themselves as "Jesus Christ and the Fire Eating Five!" as they set in their energetic music set.
The band name shenanigan continues on as Isaac Karns introduced them again as "Three Ninjas Plus One", and would continued with "as Joey said, we're called the E-Flat Band!". Apparently the last name never fail to get a laugh.
Pomegranates - Late Night Television
My personal favorite from their set list is "Late Night Television" from their debut album, Everything Is Alive (2008). Anyway, for some reason, the aggressive music doesn't seem to go with the depressing lines: "I want to know where you've been at night. I've been lying awake, I left on the lights. ", but it worked (and it rocked).
I think the highlight of the show was for their last song, they asked Brody to come on stage for their finale song "Southern Ocean" (see video below).
Wye Oak at 7th Street Entry, Minneapolis (04/19/09) ♥ photo by vu
So embarrassingly enough, I actually have listened (and own) Wye Oak's first album, If Children, I only realized this after I picked up their album again. Anyway, that would explain why they sounded so familiar to me.
They sounded really good live, with this constant guitar fuzz, and melodic girlie vocals of 'singing waitress' Jenn Wasner. But let's not forget with Andy Stack's contribution with his right arm on the drums, while his left on keyboard thing, while his mouth on blow-y thing.
Wasner said they have a new recorded already recorded, and that it was coming out on July 21st. A quick check reveals the album is called The Knot. At the moment, you can get If Children via their record label, Merge Records.
As for Pome, you can get their records at Lujo Records - check out the free MP3 downloads!
So, definitely go see the rest of the "the full spectrum of human emotions" tour in a city near you.
Pomegranates - Southern Gate
* Incidentally, the band's name comes from their homestate Maryland's honorary tree of the same name.
04/20/2009 11:07:06 ♥ vu ( ) ♥ myspace.com/everybodyoutside ♥ wyeoakmusic.com/myspace
Posted by W♥M on Monday, 20 April 2009 at 11:14 AM in 7th Street Entry, Concert, Lara, Pomegranates, Vu, Wye Oak | Permalink | Comments (3)
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Dangerous Games – Illusionist Collectors
Posted by wendy in Hidden Object Games HOG
The first annual Championship of Illusionists ended in tragedy. Twenty years later, the event is back, and you’ve been asked to write a story about it. It promises to be entertaining news… but things go straight to the front page when a mysterious red-masked man appears out of thin air to abduct the first contestant! Stranger still, the hotel owner claims the man died during the previous competition! Who is the mysterious Red Mask, and what does he want?
You’ll have to unravel a series of strange and mysterious illusions to find out. Just be careful – nothing is as it seems in this exciting Hidden Object Puzzle Adventure game!
Dangerous Games: Prisoners of Destiny Collectors
Escape from a beautiful and deadly world in Dangerous Games: Prisoners of Destiny! You left the big city to start a new life in Brownville, Louisiana, where your friends Ben and Louise have lined up a job for you. Your new boss, Simon, seems like a friendly enough guy –he even suggests the four of you play a nice game of cards when you arrive. But it turns out that this is no ordinary game… The second you set a card down on the table, you find yourself in a strange world. As you explore your surroundings, it starts to sink in –you and your friends have become living pieces in someone’s deadly game. Can you survive to the end? Find out in this gorgeous Hidden Object Adventure game!
Dark Alleys: Penumbra Motel Collectors
During a road trip your friend’s daughter is kidnapped by a mysterious man at the Penumbra Motel, the scene of murder and strange occurrences 50 years ago. You must head into the heart of madness to not only find the girl, but unravel the mystery haunting the descendants of the Penumbra family and the Motel grounds.
Dark Canvas: A Brush With Death Collectors
Uncover the mystery behind an artist’s deadly talent in Dark Canvas: A Brush With Death! Your daughter, Angie, was traveling through Europe when she vanished without a trace. Her last letter urged you to come to a remote island town in Italy, where she had stumbled upon a dark secret. When you arrive, you learn that there has been a series of tragic deaths in town, accompanied by sightings of a legendary spirit called the Silhouette.
With no way of knowing who would be next, citizens turned to Virgil, a local artist who could famously predict the future through his paintings. Now you must seek out Virgil and his mysterious paintings before you and your daughter become the next victims of his deadly predictions!
Dark Canvas: Blood and Stone Collectors
Who used the encasing device in the grisly murder of the Sculptor and his bride? What loathsome secrets are hiding behind the
walls of elegant, Grecian estates?
Explore a beautiful and romantic Greek village by the sea, as you use your investigative reporting skills to track down a desperate, haunted killer – before they kill again!
Thanks to Velocity
Dark Canvas: A Murder Exposed Collectors
You’re called in to photograph a wedding, but what you really expose is a murder. In the next Dark Canvas game from Vast Studios, you play as a wedding photographer who stumbles onto a strange mystery. Be ready to shoot as you follow the clues in this family tragedy. Just watch out for skeletons in their closets! A unique photo feature allows you to capture clues when you see them.
Collect morphing objects and take snapshots throughout the game
Earn special Achievements
Integrated Strategy Guide
Discover the former manor owner’s fate in the bonus game!
Enjoy soundtracks, wallpaper, and concept art
Artifact Hunter: The Lost Prophecy
After the disappearance of his father, Jason grew up into a treasure hunter willing to risk life and limb to find rare and valuable artifacts. When he finds his father’s old journal, he learns that he disappeared while on the trail of an artifact he referred to as the Lost Prophecy.
Determined to find answers, Jason sets out on a journey to hunt down the Lost Prophecy and finish his father’s quest, a quest that will take him from one end of the world to the other. Along the way, he’ll make new allies, face dangerous enemies, and possibly discover a secret that will change the way he views the world forever…
– A thrilling story about a treasure hunter trying to solve a globe-spanning mystery
– 20 locations to visit around the world
– 20 rare artifacts to bring you closer to the truth
– Challenging match-3 levels
– An adventure featuring a loveable cast of characters
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Westwords with Spencer: Les Écorchés
June 4, 2018 Spencer Williams Television 0
Greetings everyone! Welcome to another “Westwords with Spencer”, the only Westworld recap that seems to really matter. This week’s episode, Les Écorchés, was a big one especially if you enjoy beautiful women robot leads with an affinity for big machine guns! Get on your poncho, because it is about to get bloody. Freeze all motor functions, we have no time left to lose.
Um, I think your Computer has a Virus?
So this episode picks up where it left off. Bernard is exploring the Sweetwater simulation where he runs into Ford. As expected, my predictions from last week were correct. The new found freewill exhibited by Dolores, Maeve, Teddy, etc. is essentially just an illusion. This new narrative that Ford was always talking about start with his pre-programmed death by Dolores. So what does that mean? Well everything that has happened so far has been a part of Ford’s plan and the Delos team and guests were never the beneficiaries of that plan. Westworld is really just Ford’s experimental playground and the guests are just a means of collecting data. To make matters worse, Bernard speaks to Ford’s uploaded consciousness and learns that Ford is very much still alive and more in control then ever. On a scale from 1-10, how much trouble are we in? If you are a human, I would say about a 12.
The Goddess of Death
Remember Cate Blanchett’s character “Hela”, from Thor Ragnarok? Well I am pleased to tell you that Cate’s character has basically been resurrected through Dolores in Westworld. The only thing missing is the helmet, outfit, and large undead dog which all seems quit attainable. Dolores leads her robotic Host army right into The Mesa, and they are pissed! The militia begins to establish a secure perimeter, but they really have no idea what is about to hit them. Turns out the Host army killed off a bunch of Delos troops and stole their outfits. That means, the Hosts are all around the building. By the time the militia figures this out, it is too late. There was blood and gunfire everywhere. My dear Clementine was taking down troops left and right. Sadly, she took a few bullets and started to fall but made sure to take down as many troops with her. Clementine was giving me Boromir at the end of the Fellowship of the Ring realness. Angela fought her way through the troops and ultimately sacrificed herself to blow up the Hive room. That battle concluded with Dolores fighting her way to her father. After shaking Charlotte Hale to her core, Dolores decided to have her father’s core forcibly removed from his head. Hale escaped with Stubbs while Dolores’s team continued to cleanse the building of anything human. Basically Dolores’s whole story-line can be summed up with this Hela quote, “I am not a queen, or a monster. I’m the Goddess of Death. What were you the god of again?”
Boy, I Hate Mondays
If you thought you were having a bad day, you clearly did not see Maeve and William’s scenes in this week’s episode. This story picks up with Maeve running away from the Ghost Nation with her sort-of child. Maeve picks a terrible looking building to hide in. At the same time, William and his boys are running from the Ghost Nation as well and end up in the same ghost town as Maeve. Unfortunately, Maeve still suffers from a PTSD where she remembers William killing her and possibly her kid in a past life when she was a functioning host. So at the first sight of William, Maeve goes into full defense mode and uses her powers to turn William’s boys against him. William ends up with many gunshot wounds, yet Maeve’s daughter still gets taken by the Ghost Nation. Girl did you forget something! During the panic, Maeve starts to run after her daughter but gets shot down by a sand-buggy with more Delos troops. It appears Lee has double crossed Maeve once again! Lee instantly feels like a jerk and has Maeve brought into the vehicle. The group then decides to head to the Mesa of all places. As you might have thought, Dolores had a grand welcome party that left basically everyone dead except for Lee who was hiding somewhere. Maeve and Dolores have a moment of respect for each other which was really quite touching and Dolores then parts ways.
Well I am exhausted. That episode was straight up crazy. When you think it about it, everything in this show moves in one continuous loop. Maeve ended up battling William once again, her daughter was taken, Dolores ended up back in the lab, and Bernard once again is working under Ford’s rule. Some things never change, and perhaps that is exactly Ford’s plan. Luckily for us, it looks like next week’s episode is pretty chill. It appears to be centered around the Ghost Nation? I guess everyone has a part to play in this madness. I hope you all realize we only have three episodes left of the season. So strap yourselves in because it is about to be a bumpy ride! Thanks for reading, and I will see you all next week!
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Spencer is a Designer, Event Planner, and Television Nerd in Los Angeles; not to be confused with his look-alike... Chris Pratt. When Spencer isn't talking about fashion, he spends most of his free time eating burgers, hoarding Funko Pop-Vinyls, and talking your ear off about Game of Thrones.
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Europe '51
DVD | Italian
Ingrid Bergman plays a wealthy, self-absorbed Rome socialite racked by guilt over the shocking death of her young son. As a way of dealing with her grief and finding meaning in her life, she decides to devote her time and money to the city's poor and sick. Her newfound, single-minded activism leads to conflicts with her husband and questions about her sanity.
Edition: Full screen
Branch Call Number: FIC Europ
Characteristics: 2 videodiscs (227 min.) : sound, black and white ; 12 cm
digital,optical,Dolby Digital 1.0,rda
video file,DVD video,region 1,rda
Additional Contributors: Rossellini, Roberto 1906-1977
Ponti, Carlo 1912-2007
De Laurentiis, Dino
De Feo, Sandro
Pannunzio, Mario 1910-1968,
Perilli, Ivo 1902-1994,
Rondi, Brunello
Bergman, Ingrid 1915-1982
Knox, Alexander
Giannini, Ettore 1912-1990,
Masina, Giulietta
Pellati, Teresa 1929-
Rovena, Marcella 1908-1998,
Perna, Tina
Franchina, Sandro 1939-1998,
Zanoli, Maria 1896-1977,
Veronese, Silvana
Tubbs, William 1909-1953
Plebani, Alberto 1926-
Barracco, Eleonora
Di Stefano, Alfonso
Browne, Alfred c.1897-1978,
Pietrangeli, Antonio 1919-1968,
Tonti, Aldo 1910-1988,
Rossellini, Renzo 1908-1982,
Marchi, Virgilio 1895-1960,
Ruffo, Ferdinando
Benvenuti, Iolanda
Corbo, Sandro
Gattinoni, Fernanda 1907-2002,
Aprà, Adriano
Rossellini, Isabella
Rossellini, Ingrid
Maddin, Guy
Dagrada, Elena
Mariani, Gioia Fiorella
Alternative Title: Europa '51 (Motion picture)
My dad is 100 years old
My dad is one hundred years old
Audience: Ontario Film Review Board rating - Not rated
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NoirBuff Jan 14, 2017
I got the feeling that this was Ilsa Lund, married and grown up with a family. (Ilsa was played by Ingrid Bergman in the film with Bogart). She is now living in Rome, wealthy and a socialite with a young boy. I get this feeling because director Rossellini is in love with Ingrid Bergman and it shows. Ingrid is extremely beautiful in every frame, lit angelically (for reason), even when she is (spoiler alert) committed to an insane asylum. The Italians loved "Casablanca", as they did with many American movies from that era. Fellini pays homage to Hollywood films and stars in several of his movies, for example. And so what happens at the end of Casablanca? Did the two lovers get together again? No, Ilsa ended up in London, married a wealthy Englishman who was stationed in Rome, and set up a family. I am sorry, I can't get the Casablanca thing out of my head. But it works (she has her child during wartime in London, protecting her young son in bomb shelters during air raids, so conceivably this could work!) if you want it to. But it is true that Roberto was absolutely in love with Ingrid, and she of him. She is pregnant with her twin daughters in the movie (it doesn't show).
However, props must be given to Rossellini for this fine film. It is very Italian, yet it does include other western values in it as she is married to a Brit and there are American colleagues from their places of work (oil industry), but these people are upper class, and Rossellini treats them as aloof, detached people only concerned with their own issues and looking good. The story is one of loss and found, with heavy religious overtones as well as state (bureaucracy) and political feelings all taking place post war. Communism was (and is) a huge player after the war (and prewar) wherein Italy is rudderless and is grasping at stability and future for the country while not trying to rock its position in Europe and the world. The Christian Democrats will be the party that rules all through the changes in the next 50 years, but in the meantime, there is a tug-of-war for all involved with this notion of communism and rich vs poor.
This film is beautifully crafted and still uses the 'Realism' that made Rossellini the household cinema name in the frames that include street views of Rome, and especially in the 'ghetto' areas where we see wonderful new brutalist architecture in the new social housing dead center of the older social housing that was constructed prewar. The distant shots of the Basilica Papale di San Paolo fuori le Mura (Saint Paul Outside The Walls) with the mosaic facade catching the sunlight in the Ostiense district of Rome is clever (Church/religion always there, in the background) as Ingrid fumbles her way around destitute (but happy) families.
I saw this film for the first time last night, and the night before I watched "The Facts Of Murder" (Un maledetto imbroglio) which was made almost ten years later. You should watch these two films together. "Facts of..." owes much to Rossellini in the Realism, lots of Rome playing main character, and plenty of bureaucracy - so much so it gets frustrating, like real Italian living! and the characters are lovable and despicable. But I'll save my review for the actual movie page.
The music for Europe '51 is also very good. One cannot expect a Nino Rota or Ennio Morricone for every Italian movie. Renzo Rossellini (Roberto's younger brother) provides a solid, classic score that becomes ethereal at just the right moments, almost a modern ambient sound in some points. And it's a first for a producing team of Carlo Ponti and Dino DeLaurentis. It was a flop, I am sure not anyone's fault, especially the producers, but I am sure Carlo and Dino must've parted ways soon after? Roberto went over to Television after this...
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Drug overdose deaths continue to rise in San Diego
Home › Addictions News › Drug overdose deaths continue to rise in San Diego
Overdoses from both fentanyl and misused prescription drugs are continuing to rise in San Diego.
As in many parts of the United States, a decrease in doctors’ prescriptions for powerful opioid painkillers has been offset by a boost in the easy availability of much more potent synthetic opioids like fentanyl.
Fentanyl can be 50 or 100 times more powerful than heroin, so potent in fact that it is a danger to drug-sniffing dogs that inhale it or to police or emergency personnel who touch it.
In 2017, there were 273 deaths in San Diego County from misused prescription drug overdoses – that’s up by 20 deaths, or 8 percent, from the previous year. The sprawling county on the border with Mexico has about 3.3 million people.
Meanwhile, 84 people died from fentanyl overdoses in San Diego County in 2017 – that’s more than double the number who died in 2016.
Adding to the confusion is the fact that drug smuggling operations now often disguise powerful, laboratory-made fentanyl in pressed blue pills that look like oxycodone, leading to possible confusion when addicts or other people take what they think is a lower dose pain pill.
Other times dealers mix strong fentanyl powder in with cocaine, which can then easily kill people seeking a high from that drug.
San Diego County’s ports and its border with Mexico are tempting points of entry for drug smugglers, and the amount of illegal fentanyl seized by authorities has been rising with demand. Last year authorities confiscated 542 kilograms of fentanyl being smuggled in – that’s up 143 percent from the previous year.
Much of the fentanyl coming into the Golden State arrives from laboratories in China, authorities say.
Heroin, which has also grown in popularity as pain pill prescriptions have become harder to get, is also arriving in California in vast amounts. Border agents confiscated 933 kilos of it in 2017, up from 591 kilograms in 2016.
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Wilhite Goes Online at Jumpstart
By Steve Miller
DETROIT Auto marketing veteran Steve Wilhite has joined interactive publisher rep firm Jumpstart Automotive Media in San Francisco as president.
Wilhite, who most recently served as COO of Hyundai after stints at Volkswagen and Nissan, will direct all marketing, sales and product development in the newly created position at Jumpstart. He will report to Jumpstart’s CEO Mitch Lowe. Wilhite also has joined the company’s board of directors.
“The digital space is becoming increasingly important and we are just now seeing the tip of the trend in the auto industry,” Wilhite said. “For me, the most fascinating thing is that once you get your message right, you are now able to know how to say it and who to say it to.”
Wilhite in 1998 was honored as Brandweek‘s Grand Marketer of the Year for his work on Volkswagen with the “Drivers Wanted” campaign and the introduction of the New Beetle.
Wilhite was also vp, marketing at Nissan North America, where he helped create the “Shift” campaign. He later served as svp, global marketing for Nissan and Infiniti.
Additionally, Wilhite worked at Apple when the “Think different” campaign was developed. But it is the auto category that he’s most passionate about. “I love this business and always like to see how great brands can interact and also help auto manufacturers be a little more precise,” Wilhite said.
Lowe added: “Steve understands the challenges and the constraints of online spending of dealers as well as those of the manufacturers. He has walked in their shoes and has taken on their problems. He will be a great asset.”
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Jacob Zuma set to appear in court over corruption charges
Activists laud Zuma's expected court appearance even as some South Africans claim former president is being victimised.
Zuma faces 16 charges of corruption, fraud and racketeering [Reuters]
Jacob Zuma, South Africa's former president, will appear at the Durban High Court on Friday to face more than a dozen corruption charges that date back to a fraught $2.5bn arms deal in the mid 1990s.
At least 2,000 supporters of the former president are also expected to turn up to the proceedings and protest against the charges levelled at him.
Those defending Zuma argue that the courts are compromised and biased against him.
Zuma, 75, faces 16 charges of corruption, racketeering and fraud, including taking bribes from a French arms manufacturer in a set of accusations that have long dogged his political career.
The French manufacturer will also be charged with corruption. Company representatives are expected to appear in court alongside Zuma.
He lied to workers. He pretended to care about the working class. Zuma and the ANC will go down in history as having sold out the working class
Phakamile Hlubi-Majola, Numsa spokesperson
Zuma's expected court appearance has been welcomed by South African civil society and trade unions, including the powerful National Union of Metal Workers (NUMSA).
Phakamile Hlubi-Majola, acting spokesperson for NUMSA, told Al Jazeera that Zuma's court appearance "was well overdue".
"As Numsa, we welcome the fact that he will be in court. We called for corruption charges to be ventilated in court a long time ago. So we look forward," Phakamile Hlubi-Majola said.
Likewise, former ANC MP and arms-deal activist Andrew Feinstein told AFP news agency that there was overwhelming evidence against Zuma and that he "should find himself in jail".
Organisers of the Defend Zuma march have called on all South Africans, irrespective of their political affiliation, to show support to the former president. eNCA's @thubao brings you the latest from Durban. Courtesy #DStv403 pic.twitter.com/bmIjK37nOj
— eNCA (@eNCA) April 4, 2018
In February, Zuma resigned as president of South Africa following weeks of public pressure to step down amid long-standing corruption allegations.
However, Zuma continues to command immense support among some South Africans, with thousands expected to attend a pro-Zuma march on Friday.
On Thursday, members of the Black First Land First (BLF) party are expected to hold a vigil for Zuma outside the court.
Conflicting claims
BLF has long maintained that Zuma has being victimised for trying to transform the economy and improve the lives of the poor.
But Hlubi-Majola of NUMSA says that Zuma's touted interest in the working class has always been a facade.
"He lied to workers. He pretended to care about the working class. Zuma and the ANC will go down in history as having sold out the working class," Hlubi-Majola said.
For its part, the African National Congress (ANC) has distanced itself from the proceedings.
The ANC's decision to steer clear of Zuma is in stark contrast to its previous public displays of support and defense of Zuma during the 2006 rape trial and previous attempts to charge him for corruption.
Zuma became president in 2009 shortly after the charges were first dropped. Civil society and opposition parties have worked tirelessly to have the charges reinstated.
He has always denied any wrongdoing.
SOURCE: Al Jazeera News
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Pete McCann: Looking Forward
By MATTHEW WARNOCK
Jazz guitarist and educator Pete McCann has been a first-call sideman and bandleader on the New York scene for almost twenty years. Possessing a musical style that draws from the blues, jazz and rock genres, McCann's playing and writing styles are as diverse as his influences. Having worked with such world-class performers as Lee Konitz, Chris Tarry, Dave Liebman, Kenny Garrett, Greg Osby, Brian Blade and the Maria Schneider Orchestra, McCann has appeared on over fifty recordings as a sideman. Alongside these accomplishments, McCann has also released four highly-acclaimed albums under his own name, including Extra Mile ((Nineteen-Eight Records, 2009).
Having graduated from the University of North Texas' jazz program, and spending time at the Banff School of the Arts in 1988, McCann is also an in demand guitar teacher, as well as performer and studio musician. During the school year McCann can be found on faculty at the New School and City College in New York City, while during the summer months he spends time at the New York University Summer Guitar Intensive and the Maine Jazz Camp. Alongside his regular teaching gigs, McCann has also taught clinics throughout the world while on tour with the many different groups he has performed with.
With all four of his albums receiving praise from fans and critics alike, and a consistently busy schedule as a performer, educator and recording artist, McCann is keeping his sights set on the future. After building a strong foundation during his twenty years on the New York jazz scene, McCann's strong work ethic, diverse playing skills and love of music are pushing him forward into what is surely to be a long and successful career in the music industry.
All About Jazz: There is a strong element of rock on your new album Extra Mile, especially on tunes such as "Stasis." How much of an influence was rock, and instrumental rock, on you during your musical development?
Pete McCann: I'm definitely influenced by the great jazz-fusion guitarists such as John McLaughlin and Allan Holdsworth. Even though I don't sound anything like those guys they're still some of my musical heroes. I've always been interested in the distorted rock guitar sound and what I can do with it in a jazz setting.
AAJ: It seems like the line has been blurred in recent years between being a jazz guitarist and an instrumental artist, especially with people like yourself drawing from many different musical backgrounds. Do you consider yourself to be a jazz guitarist or an instrumental artist?
PM: Well, my training comes from a jazz guitar standpoint. When I was coming up and first learning to play jazz guitar I was listening to more traditional players like Joe Pass, Wes Montgomery and Lenny Breau. When I got to college my guitar teacher put on The Inner Mounting Flame (Columbia, 1971) and that was it for me [laughs].
Then, when I was studying at North Texas, I got to see (John) Scofield live a few times and he blew my mind. It's hard to categorize what a jazz guitarist does anymore. As soon as we step on the distortion box it moves to the other category right away. I guess I try to walk the fine line between both fields.
AAJ: When checking out the tune "Angry Panda" there's a Bill Frisell influence that seems to be coming out in the writing and in your playing. Was Bill a big influence on you early on in your career?
PM: Of course, going back to the first album I ever bought of his, the ECM record Rambler (ECM, 1984), with Kenny Wheeler. When he stepped on the distortion box he got this beautiful sound. He's always been right there walking the line between many categories. He mixes rock, jazz and the Nashville vibe that he's gotten into recently and it comes out great. He's definitely on the list of twenty or so guys that have heavily influenced me over the years.
AAJ: Since you do straddle that line between the rock and jazz worlds, do you ever find it tricky to book a venue for your music? It seems it might be too rock for a pure jazz club, but too jazzy for a pure rock club. Is that ever an issue when booking your group?
PM: I do find it difficult to get into some venues around town because they expect people to play more straight ahead stuff. I've had luck at the 55 Bar and the Cornelia Street Café, since they're more into modern jazz. I've also been able to play at the Jazz Standard, though I don't think my kind of thing goes over too well there [laughs].
It's kind of frustrating though because I do feel like I've been pigeonholed a bit as the guy who likes to turn on the distortion and rock out, and there are only a few places in the city where I can do that type of music. At the same time, I'm too jazzy for the rock clubs, so it's tricky finding the right place to perform my music.
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Hasan Minhaj Will Forever Bleed Purple →
Davis-native Hasan Minaj might not live in the area any longer, but his roots are still very strongly tied to the Sacramento Kings.
When asked how it felt to be back on the West Coast visiting Golden 1 Center for the first time, Minhaj replied, “This is my new home, I grew up in ARCO Arena. So, this is a very beautiful moment for me. This arena is incredible and I’m so proud to be back as a Sacramento fan.”
On his quick trip to Northern California, the “Patriot Act” host was able to bring his family and friends along to take in the game against the Phoenix Suns. He toured the facilities, made a half-court shot, and sat courtside next to owner Vivek Ranadivé, boasting an ear-to-ear smile as they watched the Kings 112-103 win.
Hasan’s love for the city could not be challenged when we asked how he deals with the haters as a celeb rooting for the young Kings. “They don’t know that I’m a pick and stick kind of dude, I have been a fan since 1992,” Minhaj boasted.
“I’m talking about 'The Five’. We had Spud Webb, Mitch Richmond, Wayman Tisdale, Duane Causwell and Lionel Simmons – I’ve been a fan since them. I’m a die-hard Kings fan,” Minhaj continued with unabashed enthusiasm.
He even got to hang with some Sacramento Kings legends – Bobby Jackson, Vlade Divac and Peja Stojakovic – who all gave Hasan a warm welcome to the team’s new Practice Facility and arena.
“I think we have a great squad coming up,” said Minhaj. “I love Fox and I love Bagley. I just really love the energy that we have.”
“My current favorite player on the team is Fox,” Hasan shared. His fandom was prevalent when No. 5 stole the ball in the 4th quarter to return an unforgettable windmill dunk.
Finally, Hasan had a very special message to deliver to all the Laker fans ahead of Sacramento’s Sunday night matchup in L.A.
“I rep in NY and I’m evangelizing. I’m spreading the purple gospel… You guys have no idea how much I love the Kings and if you don’t love the Kings, you don’t love NBA basketball.”
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High School Math and Arithmetic Jobs & Education Colleges and Universities All Topics
When was Hazelwood School created?
Hazelwood School was created in 1890.
When was Hazelwood Central High School created?
Hazelwood Central High School was created in 1965.
When was Hazelwood East High School created?
Hazelwood East High School was created in 1974.
Where did Kate Capshaw go to high school?
She was Kathy Nail at Hazelwood High School in Hazelwood Missouri, She was a cheerleader. She was Kathy Nail at Hazelwood High School in Hazelwood Missouri, She was a cheerleader.
Where is hazelwood elementary school?
Hazelwood Elementary School is in Clarksville, Tennessee.
What is the motto of Hazelwood School District?
The motto of Hazelwood School District is 'We're on the move!'.
What is the motto of Hazelwood Central High School?
The motto of Hazelwood Central High School is 'Learners Today'.
What is the motto of Hazelwood East High School?
The motto of Hazelwood East High School is 'Home of the Spartans'.
When was Hazelwood Branch of the Carnegie Library of Pittsburgh created?
Hazelwood Branch of the Carnegie Library of Pittsburgh was created in 1899.
What is the significance of hazelwood school district vs kuhlmeier?
what is this about
What is the badest school in st.louis?
* ANSWER: Hazelwood district NON!!!!
What high school did Clint zweifel go to?
hazelwood west high school
What high school did Randy Orton go?
Hazelwood Central High School.
What was the name of the school in tears of a tiger?
Hazelwood High School is the name of the school in Tears of a Tiger.
Where is the Hazelwood School District located?
The Hazelwood School District is located in Florissant, Missouri in the United States . Its precise address is 15955 New Halls Ferry Road, Florissant, MO 63031.
What is the name of the school in the book fordge by fire?
hazelwood high school if you read it you would know
What is the setting in darkness before dawn?
Hazelwood High School in Atlanta Georgia
What people were involved in the Hazelwood v Kuhlmeier case?
a student and the principal of the school
When did Randy Orton graduate?
Orton graduated from Hazelwood Central High School in 1998.
What Supreme Court case allowed school to censor newspapers?
hazelwood vs. kuhlmeier
Where did Colin Firth live and attend school while in St. Louis in 1972?
Hazelwood West Middle School
What is the population of Hazelwood Pittsburgh?
The population of Hazelwood - Pittsburgh - is 6,456.
When was Blaise Hazelwood born?
Blaise Hazelwood was born in 1972.
When was Donald Hazelwood born?
Donald Hazelwood was born in 1930.
When was John Hazelwood born?
John Hazelwood was born in 1726.
When did John Hazelwood die?
John Hazelwood died in 1800.
Who won the US Supreme Court case Hazelwood v Kuhlmeier?
Hazelwood School District et al. v. Kuhlmeier (1988) was a United States Supreme Court decision which held that public school curricular student newspapers that have not been established as forums for student expression are subject to a lower level of First Amendment protection than independent student expression or newspapers established as forums for student expression. The court ruled in favor of the Hazelwood School District, the justices believing that the censorship did not violate the… Read More
What is Hazelwood Pittsburgh 's population?
When was Joseph Hazelwood born?
Joseph Hazelwood was born on 1946-09-24.
What has the author Ellen Hazelwood written?
Ellen Hazelwood has written: 'Consider the frogs'
When did Ted Hazelwood die?
Ted Hazelwood died on 2005-02-27.
When was Ted Hazelwood born?
Ted Hazelwood was born on 1924-04-25.
When was Roy Hazelwood born?
Roy Hazelwood was born on March 4, 1938.
Describe the setting of 'Tears Of A Tiger'?
The setting of "Tears of a Tiger" is a high school that is racially diverse. The school is Hazelwood High School where there are both African American and white students and teachers.
How old is Roy Hazelwood?
Roy Hazelwood is 72 years old (birthdate: March 4, 1938).
How would one book a stay at a Hazelwood hotel?
The Hazelwood Hotel have their own website where a customer can visit to book a stay. Alternatively, sites such as Booking could be used to book a stay at the Hazelwood Hotel.
Who was Chief Justice during Hazelwood v. Kulmeier?
In Hazelwood School District v. Kuhlmeier, 484 US 260 (1988), the Court held that public school newspapers not explicitly established as fora for student opinion enjoyed a lower level of First Amendment protection and could be censored by school officials. The Chief Justice during this case was William H. Rehnquist (1986-2005).
What has the author Art Hazelwood written?
Art Hazelwood has written: 'Forest song' -- subject(s): Themes, motives
What was the US Supreme Court's decision in the Hazelwood v Kuhlmeier case?
In the case of the Hazelwood School District v. Kuhlmeier, the United States Supreme Court ruled that the students of Hazelwood High School that were publishing a school-wide newspaper were subject to reviews and edits by public school officials. In other words, Principal Robert Reynolds had the right to omit the two pages from the newspaper that he deemed to be inappropriate for the school to view. The individual rights of Freedom of Speech of… Read More
What is the hazelwood v Kuhlmeler case?
Petitioners are the Hazelwood School District in St. Louis County, Missouri; various school officials; Robert Eugene Reynolds, the principal of Hazelwood East High School; and Howard Emerson, a teacher in the school district. Respondents are three former Hazelwood East students who were staff members of Spectrum, the school newspaper. They contend that school officials violated their First Amendment rights by deleting two pages of articles from the May 13, 1983, issue of Spectrum. Spectrum was… Read More
What is the phone number of the Hazelwood Branch Library in Pittsburgh?
The phone number of the Hazelwood Branch Library is: 412-421-2517.
Where is the Hazelwood Branch Library in Pittsburgh located?
The address of the Hazelwood Branch Library is: 4901 Second Avenue, Pittsburgh, 15207 1506
Does any character in Harry potter have a hazelwood wand with unicorn hair core?
Hermione has a hazelwood wand with unicorn hair core, i think.
What is the web address of the Hazelwood Historic House Museum in Green Bay Wisconsin?
The web address of the Hazelwood Historic House Museum is: http://www.browncohistoricalsoc.org
Where is the Dierberg Operating Foundation in Hazelwood Missouri located?
The address of the Dierberg Operating Foundation is: 600 James S Mcdonnell Blvd, Hazelwood, MO 63042
What is the phone number of the Hazelwood Historic House Museum in Green Bay Wisconsin?
The phone number of the Hazelwood Historic House Museum is: 920-437-1840.
How does freedom of speech apply to school?
Google the following cases for a good overview of these issues: Tinker v. Des Moines Bethel v. Fraser Hazelwood v. Kuhlmeier
What is emiley osments favorita color?
you mean from hazelwood?
Where is the Hazelwood Preservation Society Inc in Annapolis Maryland located?
The address of the Hazelwood Preservation Society Inc is: 1751 B Abd A Boulevard, Annapolis, MD 21409-5855
Where is the First Due Fire Museum in Hazelwood Missouri located?
The address of the First Due Fire Museum is: 5555 Saint Louis Mills Blvd, Hazelwood, MO 63042
Can you use your gi bill and hazelwood act at the same time?
No. The hazelwood act only kicks in if you zero assistance, such as GI bill or pell grant. But you can give it to your children now
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Siemens Exits Power, Gas, Renewable Biz
By AOG Staff Wednesday, 08 May 2019 15:52
German conglomerate Siemens AG said it will spin off and give up its majority stake in its energy division and merge it with separately listed wind turbine supplier Siemens Gamesa Renewable Energy (SGRE), creating a new multi-technology global energy powerhouse.
Pic: Siemens Gamesa Renewable Energy
The company’s supervisory board announced the spinoff on May 7 as part of its Vision 2020+ strategy concept. The board said the move would help Germany-based Siemens meet medium-term growth and profit targets by “clearly focusing its portfolio on dynamic growth markets and efficiency gains.”
"Siemens’ Gas and Power (GP) – comprising the company’s oil and gas, conventional power generation, power transmission and related services businesses – is to be given complete independence and entrepreneurial freedom through a carveout and a subsequent public listing (spinoff)," said the statement.
Plans call for the stock exchange listing to take place by September 2020. Siemens will also give up its majority stake in GP.
However, it will remain a strong anchor shareholder in the new company, with a stake that is to be initially somewhat less than 50 percent and, for the foreseeable future, above the level of a blocking minority holding.
Siemens will continue to support the new company, for example, through the professional services of Siemens’ Financial Services, the strong sales network of the Siemens Regions and the licensing of the powerful Siemens brand.
A decision regarding the spinoff and subsequent public listing is to be made at an extraordinary shareholders’ meeting, probably in June 2020. Siemens will then deconsolidate both the new GP and SGRE.
“This move will create a powerful pure play in the energy and electricity sector with a unique, integrated setup – an enterprise that encompasses the entire scope of the energy market like no other company,” explained Joe Kaeser, President and CEO of Siemens AG.
“Combining our portfolio for conventional power generation with power supply from renewable energies will enable us to fully meet customer demand. It will also allow us to provide an optimized and, when necessary, combined range of offerings from a single source. We’re convinced that this strategic decision will be positive for all participants and enable long-term value creation for customers, employees and shareholders – as can also be seen in recent market successes such as those in Iraq, which we’ll jointly continue to pursue,” added Kaeser.
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Official Iditarod photographer trying something new this year
By Jacob Mann
Jeff Schultz has begun his 39th year as the official Iditarod photographer and he is trying something new this year. Schultz is putting together “Faces of Iditarod,” a photo essay project intended to capture the various stories along the trail, from an official volunteer to a random villager.
“The people who are involved in the Iditarod are just so unique and this event is so unique. I don’t call it a race. It’s an event,” Schultz said.
Schultz said that two factors drove him to engage in this endeavor. He said the first and most prominent motivator is the people involved in the Iditarod
“All of these people come from all over Alaska and everywhere else in the world and they all have stories to tell,” Schultz said.
Schultz has been the official Iditarod photographer for nearly four decades. He said the second factor that got him on this project was the desire to shake things up. He said that after all this time shooting the Iditarod, he found himself in creative rut.
“An Idita-rut is what I call it, doing the same thing over and over. I do the same thing every year. I love doing it but it starts getting old,” Schultz said.
About a month ago, Schultz invited his two photographer friends, Matt Waliszek and Andre Horton, over for dinner to discuss creative ideas. They suggested starting an Iditarod version of the Humans of New York, a photo essay project where each subject is photographed and shares their story. It’s like a vignette or snapshot of someone’s life. Schultz friends suggested taking the people he interviewed out of the “Iditarod background” to put the focus on the person rather than any other distracting elements.
“So that’s got me excited this year,” Schultz said.
Schultz said that the most difficult part of this endeavor will be lugging around this extra equipment (which includes a gray backdrop and studio light) to each checkpoint in subzero temperatures.
“That’ll be interesting to see if it actually gets pulled off,” Schultz said.
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Each subject has and will have the same background and format. Each person that Schultz photographs and interviews will have their own page with a bio and audio snippet of their dialogue. Schultz said that his wife Joan is transcribing each interview.
Schultz has already posted 28 stories from volunteers to the Faces of Iditarod website. This is an ongoing project that should keep Schultz busy his entire time on the trail. He said to expect “all walks of life” showcased in this project.
“We’re doing this all along the whole trail- every checkpoint I can get to. That’s the beauty of it. We’re going to be able to hear from just a spectator in Nikolai that maybe has lived there all his life or maybe a school teacher who’s just been there a couple years, and why are they involved in Iditarod,” Schultz said.
Schultz said that he is planning on interviewing about 10 subjects a day for his new project on top of his existing duties as the official Iditarod photographer.
“The ultimate goal is to show people in the world just how unique this Iditarod event is and it’s because of the people. I mean certainly the dogs have a role in that. It’s the people that pull this off. I mean going a thousand miles across Alaska with so many different occupations or disciplines that need to be there, pilots, veterinarians and checkers. It’s just amazing. The world is a great place because of Iditarod,” Schultz said.
Schultz said that he also plans to photograph the sled dogs for this new project. The subjects in his Faces of Iditarod website will be split into three categories, humans, dogs and all. After he photographs the dogs, he will interview the mushers to learn about their furry companion’s personalities.
Schultz said that he knows someone at just about every checkpoint. He said the very nature of the Iditarod has a way of bringing out random acts of kindness from people even the ones who aren’t officially involved in the race like the various villagers on the way to Nome. He said that he looks forward to witnessing these moments that each year.
“Somebody pulls into a checkpoint, they have a broken sled or something like that or someone needs firewood, whatever it is. People that live there willing to pitch in… Suddenly this guy who just happens to live there is now working on this musher’s sled, helping them out,” Schultz said.
Schultz said that he’s a religious person and each year he ventures into the Alaskan wilderness for the Iditarod, it’s a spiritual experience for him.
“I believe in God. When I’m out there it’s like a big cathedral,” Schultz said.
Schultz photographed the pre-race activities ceremonial start in Anchorage on March 2 and he will shoot the restart in Willow. After that, he’s back on the trail.
To view the Faces of Iditarod, visit: www.schultzphoto.com/faces-of-the-iditarod-2019
For more information about the Iditarod, visit: www.iditarod.com
Contact Mat-Su Valley Frontiersman reporter Jacob Mann at jacob.mann@frontiersman.com
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“SO GOOD. I am drowning in feels. If you haven’t read The Malediction Trilogy then I seriously implore for you to do it before this one comes out. This series is AMAZING. And it has an amazing book boyfriend (who is MINE) and excellent supporting characters. For me, it is Fantasy at its best!”
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The Broken Ones chronicles the ill-fated love affair between Marc and Pénélope as they struggle to navigate the complex political world of Trollus, where powers on both sides are intent on using them as pawns.
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Below Forsaken Mountain, a plot is being hatched to overthrow the tyrant king of Trollus, and Marc is the right-hand man of its leader. His involvement is information more than one troll would kill to possess, which is why he must keep it a secret from everyone, even the girl he loves.
After accidentally ruining her sister’s chance to become queen, Pénélope is given one last opportunity by her father, the Duke d’Angoulême, to make herself useful: she must find proof that the boy she’s in love with is conspiring against the crown. If she fails, her life will be forfeit.
Marc and Pénélope must navigate the complex politics of Trollus, where powers on all sides are intent on using them as pawns, forcing them to risk everything for a chance at a life together.
Except being together may turn out to be the greatest risk of all.
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“I absolutely loved reading this book! It was so amazing to be in the world before Cecile, to see these friends together when Pénélope was still alive, when she and Marc were falling in love. That love changed the group’s dynamics, and I loved reading about it!”
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“Jensen’s ability to create a mood is nothing short of brilliant, engaging and full of torment. Her ability to track the political scheming and constant intrigues leads to finales that are both tragic and unpredictable. A wonderful addition to a brilliant trilogy!”
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“It was wildly unpredictable and wholly thrilling to read this book – I honestly couldn’t put it down because I was so busy, my eyes burning through the pages as I was afraid what might befall the characters.”
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“I do love the world. I love the intrigue, and the schemes, and evil plots. I love the magic and the messed up nature of it all. And I want everyone to go check it out!”
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“Both fascinating and so very heartbreaking! If you’ve read the Malediction Trilogy, you really NEED to read this one and if you haven’t read the trilogy yet, what are you waiting for??”
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“The author challenged my preconception and presented me with a unique story. I was wrapped up into the world of Trollus and the fates of Tristan, Marc, Penelope and the King. Fans of Fantasy should give this series a try.”
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“I loved delving back into the world of Trollus and seeing a whole other side of things before Cécile arrives into the picture. I loved how this story played on my heartstrings and made me ache for the characters. I loved Danielle L Jensen and her stories and the way she writes. I love the world building and I feel like she is REALLY good at making you connect with the characters and the story. I can’t wait to read more from this author. I love her books and I love this whole series. It’s definitely a must own!”
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“Gorgeously written and incredibly bittersweet, The Broken Ones is the perfect prequel I didn’t know my heart needed. Danielle L Jensen expertly comes back to the beginning, and she certainly doesn’t miss a beat.”
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“It was magical, romantic, and ultimately a heart-wrenching story of love gone horribly wrong.”
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“A completely fitting and engrossing end to a wonderful series. Anyone who hasn’t had a chance to start the trilogy, should pick it up as soon as they can – it’s a fantastic binge read!”
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“It really worked for me.”
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“A beautiful and painful love story.”
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“The author excels at bringing to life the Troll world and its troubles. While intrigue and mystery are skillfully woven throughout the story, the romance is what makes the story a compelling read, especially for those who recognize these characters from later installments. Readers who pick this up unknowingly will be driven to finish the series because of the cliffhanger finale.”
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“Stolen Songbird is an absolutely wonderful addition to the fantasy genre. The book is full of magic, adventure, outlandish creatures, and at its heart is one of the most touching love stories I have ever read … This novel takes a very old fairytale cliché, and turns it into a stunningly original and beautiful story.”
– Avid Reviews
“Overall, Hidden Huntress undeniably surpasses as a sequel to Stolen Songbird. I was blown away by the ending and cannot wait for book 3! Danielle L. Jensen has shaped an underground city of magical creatures into one of my most valued book worlds – and that makes me extremely excited for future works.”
– Life Writings of a Reader
Danielle was born and raised in Calgary, Canada. At the insistence of the left side of her brain, she graduated in 2003 from the University of Calgary with a bachelor’s degree in finance. But the right side of her brain has ever been mutinous; and in 2010, it sent her back to school to complete an entirely impractical English literature degree at Mount Royal University and to pursue publication. Much to her satisfaction, the right side shows no sign of relinquishing its domination.
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The Best Dressed Women & Men of 2015
Christina Silvestri, December 28, 2015
As 2015 comes to a close, it’s time for an annual wrap-up of the year’s best fashion moments. From the red carpet to street style, celebrities and style setters alike set the bar high this year with head-turning ensembles that both set and broke trends.
Listed in no particular order, read on to see who we think are 2015’s best dressed.
From her stunning gown that stole the show at the Met Gala to her uncanny effort to balance classic with edgy (like in Pairs at Dior), it’s safe to say that Rihanna can pull off pretty much anything.
2. Dakota Johnson
After starring in the hottest movie of the year, “Fifty Shades of Grey,” actress Dakota Johnson has been on the fashion radar with her sexy-cool style that’s grounded in classic aesthetics.
Long, wavy locks paired with patterned Gucci suits and shirts made Styles a bohemian-rocker style icon.
4. Rosie Huntington-Whiteley
Besides making everything look amazing as a model, Hungington-Whiteley truly has an enviable sense of style.
5. Justin Beiber
Though he may have his ups and downs, Bieber’s style was consistently on point this year. Take the custom embroidered Balmain blazer he sported at the Met Gala.
6. Kristen Stewart
Suffice to say Stewart is one of Karl Lagerfeld’s muses; but if you need any more convincing, just look to her feminine red carpet looks that landed her on best-dressed lists throughout the year.
7. Zoë Kravitz
Kravitz didn’t miss a beat this year, favoring designs from Alexander Wang that complemented both her form and personal style.
8. Cate Blanchett
As a veteran best-dressed celeb, Blanchett is confident in her own style of structured elegance.
9. Kerry Washington
On the red carpet, the “Scandal” star knows how to rock jewel tones and colorful patterns.
10. Amal Clooney
Whether she’s headed to court or out to an event with husband George Clooney, Amal always stays polished and fashion-forward.
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Leto made a name for himself during 2015 with his signature long hair and colorful suits.
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Published by Lisson Gallery.
Text by Ben Street.
This volume features a series of abstractions created over the past two years by British abstract painter and president of the Royal Academy of the Arts, Christopher Le Brun (born 1951). Some of these large-scale paintings are light in touch, while others involve dense accretions of color and gesture.
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Hardcover, 9.5 x 11 in. / 85 pgs / 30 color / 3 bw.
Pub Date 10/23/2018
Catalog: SPRING 2019 p. 33
List Price: $40.00 CDN $0.00
Published by Ridinghouse.
Text by David Anfam, Edmund De Waal.
Renowned for his evocative and highly-charged imagery, British artist Christopher Le Brun’s new work builds upon a wide cultural literacy, from Virgil and Tennyson to William Walton.
Following his appearance in many international group exhibitions – such as the influential Zeitgeist exhibition at the Martin-Gropius-Bau, Berlin (1982) – Le Brun became recognised as one of the leading young European painters, and is currently the President of the Royal Academy, London.
Accompanying a solo exhibition at Friedman Benda, New York (11 September–18 October 2014), New Paintings shows an abundance of energy and Le Brun’s renewed pleasure in colour and light.
Alongside full-colour illustrations, this volume includes a personal response by artist and writer Edmund de Waal, and an introduction by art historian David Anfam that places the work within the tradition of late twentieth and early twenty-first century modern painting.
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What's on Exhibitions Sussex Modernism: Retreat and Rebellion
Sussex Modernism: Retreat and Rebellion
Two Temple Place
28 January – 23 April 2017
This exhibition has now closed, find out what else is going on at Two Temple Place
Edward James/Salvador Dali, Mae West lips sofa, 1938, Image courtesy of Royal Pavilion
David Jones, Madonna and Child in a Landscape, 1924, © Trustees of the David Jones estate. Image courtesy of Ditchling Museum of Art Craft
Duncan Grant, Venus and Adonis, c1919, © Tate, London 2015
This London show explores the provincial county where modernism flourished.
To those unfamiliar with the county, Sussex Modernism might appear to be oxymoronical. With its rolling Downs and cheeky seaside resorts, you would not think this rural region could be a hotbed for progressive art. But in fact, in several places where mobile reception begins to dip, there have been artistic communities making art that metropolitans would recognise as being bang in step with the times.
Charleston, home of Vanessa Bell and Duncan Grant and host to the rest of the Bloomsbury set, was just one of these bubbles. The others include Farley Farm House, home to homegrown Surrealists: artist and writer Roland Penrose, and photographer Lee Miller. And let’s not overlook the Catholic community of craftsfolk at Ditchling, whose number included the nefarious Eric Gill.
These days, the venues mentioned are little more, and no less than, out of the way museums. Yet Sussex retains its connection to this past. De La Warr Pavilion, the UK’s first modernist building, has been refurbished as a gallery and a performance space. And at the University of Sussex, just outside of Brighton, one can read up about all of the above at the Centre of Modernist Studies.
Centre co-Director and curator of the show at Two Temple Place, Hope Wolf, has gathered together paintings, watercolours, craft artefacts and photos to explore Modernism’s legacy of intellectualism and optimism.
But as the lecturer says, “The regional setting both amplified their contrary energies and facilitated their attempts to live and represent the world differently.” If sleepy Sussex can amplify these energies, you realise the next sweeping, optimistic idea could catch on anywhere.
2 Temple Place, London, Greater London, WC2R 3BD
Please note that Two Temple Place (including the shop and café) is only open during exhibitions. Visit the website for further details.
Open: 27th January – 22nd April 2018
Mon, Wed – Sat, 10am – 4.30pm (Wed until 9pm)
Sun and Bank holidays, 11am – 4.30pm
Get Up, Stand Up Now: Generations of Black Creative Pioneers
Somerset House, London
Kiss My Genders
Hayward Gallery, London
Olafur Eliasson: In real life
Tate Modern, London
Natalia Goncharova
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The Peep Show, or the Magic Lantern (La Curiosité ou La Lanterne Magique)
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European Decorative Art
Sèvres Porcelain Manufactory
French, founded 1740
Modeled by Etienne-Maurice Falconet (French, 1716-1791)
Beginning in the mid-1750s, biscuit, or unglazed porcelain, replaced glazed porcelain in sculpture because fine details were sometimes obscured by glazes. In addition, the matte surface of biscuit pieces resembled marble, a medium favored in sculpture. Unglazed porcelain figures were often sold with dinner services, and, as such, they replaced fragile sugar figures, which had adorned dessert tables of the previous era.
Manufacture nationale de Sèvres
Soft-paste unglazed porcelain (biscuit)
15.6 x 16.8 cm (6 1/8 x 6 5/8 in.)
Gift of Dr. and Mrs. Andrew G. Bustin
Girl Washing Clothes, 1755/60
The Girl Offers Her Coin in Payment, c. 1757
Bust of Louis, Dauphin of France, 1766
Centerpiece: The Scarf Dance (Surtout: Le jeu de l’écharpe), 1901/02
Medallion with Portrait of Louis XVI, After 1774
Bust of President Thiers, 1883
Medallion with Portrait of Marie Antoinette, After 1774
Horse, c. 1750
Mennecy Porcelain Factory
Figure of a Butcher, c. 1765
Jean-Jacques Louis
French Horn Player, c. 1760/70
Du Paquier Porcelain Manufactory
Hurdy-Gurdy Player, c. 1760/70
Trumpet Player, c. 1760/70
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Covered Vessel with the Principal Bird and Peccary Heads
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Chimú
Early Classic Maya
Petén region, Guatemala
This beautifully modeled and incised blackware vessel was likely was once the personal possession of a Maya king, who may have used it to serve food at royal feasts or who may have presented it as a gift to a visiting lord as a sign of alliance. Its shape—a lidded dish supported by four legs—was a form frequently produced during the Early Classic period [A.D. 250/450]. These ceramics often display a consistent set of motifs, with birds on their domed lids and inverted peccary (wild pig) heads serving as supports. The artist who created this piece integrated the two-dimensional surface of the lid with its three-dimensional handle by connecting the bird’s spread wings, lightly incised into the surface, with its head, sculpted in the round. The vessel thus captures the essence of an aquatic bird floating on the surface of the water with its prey—a small fish—caught in its open beak.
Water birds and peccaries inhabited the natural landscape of the ancient Maya who associated them with the structure of the universe and the time of creation. The crest of feathers atop the bird’s head, its outstretched wings, and the bulge at the tip of its beak mark it as a cormorant. The Maya regarded this bird as a liminal being, able to traverse three distinct environments: it flies in the sky, perches on land, and hunts fish by swimming deep under water. This was considered extraordinary, signifying the capacity to commune with supernatural beings that inhabit all three layers of the cosmos—a power that Maya kings also claimed to posses. The cormorant bore many additional meanings with which these rulers wished to link themselves—for example, its association with watery realms alludes to fertility and agricultural abundance, which kings needed to ensure so that their community would survive. Water also evoked the distant mythological past, a time before the creation of the present universe when, according to Maya belief, everything was enveloped in a vast sea. The peccaries furthered these cosmic associations as they are thought to have represented the four pillars that support the corners of the world. In addition, some Maya identified clusters of stars in the constellation Gemini as peccaries. This constellation is located in the region of the night sky where the seminal event of Maya creation—the resurrection of the maize god—was believed to have occurred.
All of these formal and iconographic features demonstrate that as a vessel made for a ruler and used in his court, this work was adorned with imagery designed to express the supernatural sources of his royal authority. In their art programs, Maya kings often associated themselves with the cosmos and the time f creation, thereby affirming that their right to rule was inherent in the world and was established at the beginning of time.
— Notable Acquisitions.2009, pg. 6.
Arts of the Americas, Gallery 136
200 AD–300 AD
Ceramic and pigment
24.8 × 25.4 cm (9 3/4 × 10 in.)
Joanne M. and Clarence E. Spanjer and African and Amerindian Curator's Discretionary funds; O. Renard Goltra and National Docent Symposium endowments; African and Amerindian Art Purchase Fund; David Soltker and Irving Dobkin endowments
Elizabeth Irene Pope, “Vessel with Bird and Peccary Heads,” Notable Acquisitions at the Art Institute of Chicago, Museum Studies 35, 2 (2009), pp. 6-7.
Louisiana Galley (Joan Crystal), Houston, Tex., by mid-/late 1970s, probably before 1977 [letter from Marianne Huber in curatorial file]; sold to Balene McCormick, Houston, Tex., then Santa Fe, N.Mex., mid-/late 1970s, probably 1977 [letter from Marianne Huber and note from curator in curatorial file]; sold to Robert and Marianne Huber Fine Arts (Huber Primitive Art), Dixon, Ill. and N.Y., after 1977; sold to the Art Institute, 2008.
1 AD–500 AD
Tripod Vessel Depicting Monkey Hunters and Traders, A.D. 850/950
Sprinkler or Dropper Bottle, 2nd/4th century AD
Jar, 2nd century AD
Jar, 3rd/5th century AD
Jar, 4th/5th century AD
Double-Handled Jar, AD 300/450
Jug, 4th century AD
Ancient Levantine
Flask, 4th century AD
Double-Handled Flask, 4th/5th century AD
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Thorne Miniature Rooms, Gallery 11
Miniature room, mixed media
Interior: 23 × 25 1/4 × 31 3/4 in. (57.5 × 63.125 × 79.375 cm) Scale: 1 inch = 1 foot
Gift of Mrs. James Ward Thorne
E-30: Chinese Interior, Traditional, c. 1937
E-31: Japanese Traditional Interior, c. 1937
E-14: English Drawing Room of the Victorian Period, 1840-70, c. 1937
E-15: English Drawing Room of the Modern Period, 1930s, c. 1937
E-16: French Hall of the Louis XII Period, c. 1500, c. 1937
E-17: French Bedroom, Late 16th Century, c. 1937
E-18: French Salon of the Louis XIV Period, 1660-1700, c. 1937
E-19: French Dining Room of the Louis XIV Period, 1660-1700, c. 1937
E-21: French Boudoir of the Louis XV Period, 1740-60, c. 1937
E-22: French Provincial Bedroom of the Louis XV Period, 18th Century, c. 1937
E-23: French Dining Room of the Periods of Louis XV and Louis XIV, c. 1937
E-24: French Salon of the Louis XVI Period, c. 1780, c. 1937
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Woman with a Fan
© 2018 Artists Rights Society (ARS), New York / ADAGP, Paris
Jean Metzinger
French, 1883–1956
Modern Art, Gallery 391
Signed, l.l.: "Metzinger"
36 1/2 × 25 7/8 in. (92.7 × 65.7 cm)
Gift of Mr. and Mrs. Sigmund Kunstadter
James A. Speyer, “Twentieth Century Painting and Sculpture,” Apollo LXXIV (Sep 1966), p. 222.
Iowa City, The University of Iowa Museum of Art, Jean Metzinger in Retrospective, August 31–October 13, 1985, no. 38; traveled to Austin, Archer M. Huntington Art Gallery, University of Texas, November 2–December 28, 1985; and Chicago, David and Alfred Smart Gallery, University of Chicago, January18–September 3, 1986.
New York, Sidney Janis Gallery, Selection of French Art 1906-1954, February 28–April 9, 1955.
Herwarth Walden, Galerie Der Sturm, Berlin, possibly acquired directly from artist [verso]. Leonce Rosenberg Collection, by 1924 [See Verso Label]. K.A. Legat, The Hague, Holland [letter in curatorial file from Galerie Ariel]. Galerie Ariel, Paris, 1953 [See letter in curatorial file]. Sidney Janis Gallery, New York, early 1954 [see letter in curatorial file]. Sold to the Art Institute, 1959.
Still Life, 1918
Portrait of Juanita Obrador, 1918
Portrait of Marevna, c. 1915
A Grey Day, Tangier, 1911
Sir John Lavery
Two Girls in a Garden, 1914
Madam Pompadour, 1915
Still Life with Glass, Dice, Newspaper and Playing Card, 1913
The Railway Crossing (Sketch), 1919
Movements, 1913
Marsden Hartley
Still Life (Centrifugal Expansion of Colors), 1916
Gino Severini
Femme au fond blanc, 1910/14
Kees van Dongen
Leo Ornstein at the Piano, 1918
Leon Kroll
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Photographic process (649)
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Collected by Hugh Edwards (590)
Egypt and Palestine (73)
Crimea 1856 (52)
Pictures of East Anglian Life (33)
Sunday Morning, Mayflower Hotel, N.Y., November 28, 1983
Rene Magritte with his Picture “The Great War,” Brussels, 1966
Bill Brandt
Telephone Pole, Los Angeles, California, September 1982
Mrs. Herbert Duckworth with Florence Fisher, George Duckworth, and Herbert Fisher, August 1872
Julia Jackson (“Saint Julia”, “My Niece Julia”, “My Favorite Picture”), 1867
Alfred, Lord Tennyson (Dirty Monk), 1865, printed c. 1893
Florence Henri, 1927
Lucia Moholy
From the Hatton Fern Album, c. 1850
Captain Verschoyle, Grenadier Guards (an Early Photographer), Taken at the Crimea, 1855
A Study of the Beatrice Cenci, September 1870
Portrait of a Young Girl, Eaton Place, London, 1955
Nelson’s Column under Construction, Trafalgar Square, London, April 1844
Sir John Herschel, 1867, printed 1875
Francis Bacon Walking on Primrose Hill, London, 1963
Mrs. Herbert Duckworth, (“A Beautiful Vision”), 1872
Winchelsea: Steps to Queen Elizabeth’s Well, c. 1905
Frederick H. Evans
Mrs. Craik Holding Cat, c. 1858
Benjamin Mulock
Julia Feininger, 1926
Blind Beggar, Barcelona, April 1932
Portrait of Talbot’s Wife (Constance) or Half-Sister (Caroline or Horatia), c. 1842
Julia Jackson, 1864/65
Oscar Rejlander
Château Pierrefonds: Louis d’Orléans, c. 1907
The Chess Players, c. 1843/47
Hugh Beaumont: “Binkie pulls the strings”, 1948
Angus McBean
St. Paul’s Cathedral in the Moonlight, 1942
Mrs. Herbert Duckworth (“She Walks in Beauty”), September, 1874
Henry Wadsworth Longfellow, 1868, printed 1875
St. Agnes, 1864/65
Lieutenant General Sir de Lacy Evans, G.C.B., 1855
Léonor Fini, in costume, c. 1935
Peter Ruse Pulham
Lace, 1844/45
A Quiet Day in the Mortar Battery, 1855
Coal-Miners’ Houses Without Windows to the Street, c. 1930/39
Cemetery, Cathcart’s Hill, 1855
Alfred, Lord Tennyson, 1869, printed 1875
Portrait of Miss Constance MacDonald Gilchrist, April 15, 1877
Elliott & Fry
The Dirty Monk, Alfred Tennyson, 1865
Thomas Carlyle, 1867, printed c. 1893
“A Scene in York” - York Minster from Lop Lane, July 28, 1845
A Snicket in Halifax, 1937
Campden Hill, London, 1956
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Stela of Amenemhat and Hemet, Middle Kingdom, early Dynasty 12 (about 1956–1877 BC)
Statue of Horus, Ptolemaic Period (332–30 BC)
Statue of Ptah-Sokar-Osiris, Ptolemaic Period (332–30 BC)
Model of a River Boat, Middle Kingdom, Dynasty 11–12 (about 2046–1794 BC)
Mummy Mask, Late Ptolemaic Period-early Roman Period, 1st century BC
Statuette of Re-Horakhty, Third Intermediate Period-Late Period, Dynasty 21–26 (about 1069–525 BC)
Canopic Jar of the Overseer of the Builders of Amun, Amenhotep, New Kingdom, Dynasty 18, reign of Amenhotep II (about 1427–1400 BC)
Stela of Amenemhat and Yatu, Middle Kingdom, late Dynasty 12–early Dynasty 13 (about 1870–1770 BC)
Head of an Official, Middle Kingdom, Dynasty 13 (1773–1650 BC)
Scene from the Book of the Dead, Third Intermediate Period, Dynasty 21 (1070–946 BC)
Stela of Thenti and Nefert, Old Kingdom, mid–Dynasty 4 (about 2566–2532 BC)
Statuette of Osiris-Iah, Late Period, Dynasty 26–30 (about 664–332 BC)
Head From a Shabti (Funerary Figurine) of Queen Tiye, New Kingdom, Dynasty 18, Reign of Akhenaten (about 1353–1336 BC)
Shabti (Funerary Figurine) of Nebseni, New Kingdom, Dynasty 18 (about 1570 BC)
Bead Net Mummy Shroud, Saite Period, Dynasty 26 (664–525 BC)
Ushabti (Funerary Figurine) of Psamtek, Late Period, Dynasty 26, reign of Amasis (570–526 BC)
Container for Kohl in the Shape of a Palm Column, New Kingdom, mid–Dynasty 18 or 19, about 1352–1213 BC
Statue of Shebenhor, Saite Period, Dynasty 26 (664–525 BC)
Statuette of Sobek, Late Period, Dynasty 26–30 (664–332 BC)
Hand Mirror, New Kingdom, Dynasty 18–20 (about 1550–1070 BC)
Amulet of the Goddess Sekhmet, Third Intermediate Period (about 1069–664 BC)
Jar with Painted Decoration, Predynastic Period, Naqada II (about 3500–3200 BC)
Statuette of Osiris, Late Period, Dynasty 26–30 (664–332 BC)
Fragment of a Tomb Wall Depicting Offering Bearers and Butchers, Old Kingdom, mid–Dynasty 5–early Dynasty 6 (about 2445–2287 BC)
Statuette of a Sphinx from a Barque Standard, Third Intermediate Period, Dynasty 21–22 (about 984–715 BC)
Statuette of a Jackal, Saite Period, Dynasty 26 (664–525 BC)
Fragment of a Stela (Commemorative Stone) of Neferhotep, New Kingdom, mid-Dynasty 19, about 1240/1195 BC
Fragment of the Lintel from the Tomb of Iniuia and Iuy, New Kingdom, Dynasty 18, reign of Tutankhamun (about 1336–1327 BC)
Statuette of Imhotep, Ptolemaic Period (305–30 BC)
Yoke (Tunic), Roman period (30 B.C.– 641 A.D.), 1st/5th century
Sketch of a King, New Kingdom, Dynasty 19–20 (about 1295–1069 BC)
Plaque Depicting a Quail Chick, Ptolemaic Period (332–30 BC)
Statuette of Osiris, Late Period, Dynasty 26 (664–525 BC)
Amulet of a Heart, New Kingdom, Dynasty 18 (about 1550–1295 BC)
Double-sided Relief Plaque Depicting a Lion and Birds, Ptolemaic Period or earlier (about 305–30 BC)
Cosmetic Saucer Decorated with Swans, New Kingdom, Dynasty 18–20 (about 1550–1070 BC)
Fragment of a Tomb Wall Depicting Donkeys, Old Kingdom, Dynasty 5 (about 2504–2347 BC)
Relief Plaque Depicting Hieroglyphic Signs, Early Ptolemaic Period (about 300 BC)
Relief Plaque Depicting a God, Ptolemaic Period (305–30 BC)
Kohl Jar with Lid, Middle Kingdom, Dynasty 12 (about 1985–1773 BC)
Statuette of Ptah, Late Period, Dynasty 26–30 (about 664–332 BC)
Bottle, New Kingdom, late Dynasty 18 or 19, (about 1505–1202 BC)
Winged Scarab Amulet, Late Period (664–332 BC)
Shabti of Horu, Saite Period, Dynasty 26 (664–525 BC)
Plaque Depicting a Ram, Ptolemaic Period (332–30 BC)
Wall Fragment from a Tomb Depicting Offering Bearers, Old Kingdom, Dynasty 6 (about 2400–2250 BC)
Earring, New Kingdom, Dynasty 18 (about 1550–1070 BC)
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Home » Lifetime Honors » NEA Jazz Masters Fellowships
All That (NEA) Jazz
Washington, DC NEA Jazz Masters Gunther Schuller, Quincy Jones, and Candido Camero during the 2008 NEA Jazz Masters panel discussion moderated by A. B. Spellman. Photo by Tom Pich Where can you get the benefit of nearly 300 years of experience in jazz in just about an hour? The NEA YouTube channel...
Recap of 170th Meeting of NEA's National Council on the Arts
Washington, DC Our offices are located at 1100 Pennsylvania Avenue, NW, in Washington, DC in the Old Post Office Building, also known as the Nancy Hanks Center in honor of the agency's second chair who spearheaded the fight to find us a permanent home. NEA file photo Bright and early this morning,...
Sweet Home . . . Detroit
Washington, DC Gerald Wilson conducts the world premiere performance of his composition "Detroit," a piece commissioned for the 2009 Detroit International Jazz Festival. Photo by Jeff Forman. NEA Jazz Master Gerald Wilson doesn't seem to know his age. For a 92-year-old, he still travels across...
Doin' Something New
Washington, DC What happens when you start a career on an instrument, become one of the leading performers on it, and then can't play it any more? If you're NEA Jazz Master David Baker, you move on to something new. When he could no longer play trombone due to an accident to his jaw, Baker took up...
Gateway to the Blues
Washington, DC St. Louis hometown hero (and NEA Jazz Master) Clark Terry has garnered many honors over a distinguished career, including a star on the St. Louis Walk of Fame. Portrait by Tom Pich Thanks to Rocco, we know that St. Louis has a long live theater tradition. But the "Gateway to the...
But is it jazz?
April 22, 2010 Washington, DC Pianist Hank Jones was named an NEA Jazz Master in 1989. Photo by Tom Pich What makes jazz jazz? Not a question most people want to answer, but NEA Jazz Master Hank Jones takes a crack at it in the newest edition of Art Works podcasts. The NEA?s Josephine Reed also...
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April 20, 2010 Washington, DC 2007 NEA Jazz Master Phil Woods. Photo by Tom Pich Years ago, in the ?60s, I came across this book called Now We Are Six .---NEA Jazz Master Phil Woods The connection between jazz and poetry is strong---probably why both are celebrated in the same month. Jazz musicians...
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April 19, 2010 Washington, DC Katja von Schuttenbach and Wynton Marsalis at the NEA Jazz Masters luncheon, October 2009. Photo by Tom Pich Katja von Schuttenbach is the NEA's Jazz specialist, working on projects including the annual NEA Jazz Masters selection and celebration (and reminding us that...
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April 14, 2010 Washington, DC Me with 2010 NEA Jazz Master Muhal Richard Abrams (left) during the NEA Jazz Master celebration. Photo by Tom Pich I didn?t hear much jazz when I was growing up. My parents played mostly country/western, and, with apologies to Rocco, it was not pleasant to hear George...
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NEA Jazz Masters Portraits
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2016 NEA Jazz Masters Tribute Concert
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Manchester United and England
Ashley Young Bio
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Solskjaer reacts after Manchester United agree deal with Spaniard
June 27, 2019 by TheVillain·0 Comments
Manchester United boss Ole Gunnar Solskjaer has spoken positively about midfielder Juan Mata shortly after the Spaniard penned a new contract with the side. The 31-year-old was previously due to leave the club on a free when his deal expired at the end of the month but he has now signed a new two-year contract with the option for another season.
Speaking on the club’s official website, Solskjaer spoke about the professionalism of the former Chelsea man and said that the midfielder will provide valuable output on and off the field in the forthcoming campaigns, he said: “Juan is the ultimate professional and one of the most intelligent players I have worked with. He is a great example to our younger players in his approach.
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Machi X (MCX) to Launch Website and Marketplace
Machi X, the Intellectual property ownership and tokenization company is set to make massive step in the evolution of the company with the launch of their new website and marketplace on March 6th 2019.
With the launch of the website, artists, designers and anyone who create their own content will not only able to take back control of their intellectual property through tokenization but can trade them on the Machi X marketplace. Not only that, people who appreciate the value of intellectual property can invest into and own a fraction of the properties listed on the exchange.
What is Machi X?
Machi X is the first cryptocurrency exchange focused on realizing the value of intellectual properties, built by creators of intellectual properties, for creators of intellectual properties. The company enables creators of intellectual properties to issue rights to their property.
The upcoming market place is huge for the crypto space as it gives another avenue for content makers to earn money for their intellectual property and illustrates another way that crypto can be used for the betterment of society and business. This could revolutionize the way royalties and the music business is run in the future for the better of the creators, who for a long time have been at the whims of executives and the victims of illegal downloads and other nefarious methods. With the Machi X marketplace, the power now returns to the hands of the creative content makers and allows those with a real passion for the product to have a share in the favouriteartists product.
Songs available on Machi X for now
As of the launch date, 3 songs from internationally known Taiwanese singers are available on the Machi X marketplace. Machi X will be adding more songs to the marketplace in coming weeks.
Jeffrey Huang
The innovative concept is the brainchild of Taiwanese A-list musician Jeffrey Huang. Alongside his team, who are also the heads of Mithril, which is a similarly thought out company which looks to reward users for their social media content through social mining, the company is looking to put the power back into the hands of creative content makers. Ultimately, Huang who has been a musician all his life understands more than anyone the problems with intellectual property and the lack of protection.
The company has consistently looked to reward users for their presence and efforts in the past by handing real incentives and rewards. The Atomic Drop, which began in October 2018 and sees October 2018, sees the company launch 10 Atomic Drops, once a month for 10 months. Each drop sees holders receiving the number of MCX tokens equivalent to 10% of their MITH tokens saved in their VAULT and earned through social mining on Mithril’s social media apps Piepie and Yeemos.
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Tips and How-Tos
The Dos and Don’ts of Editing Bird Photos
End up with the best image possible—without compromising its integrity.
By Alex Furuya
Birds in This Story
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Photo editing can sometimes get a bad rap, conjuring up images of laughable Photoshop mishaps and sometimes even deliberate deception. But in reality, all professional photographers edit their photos, and that includes wildlife photographers. When it comes to bird photography, the judicious use of photo editing tools can help you make your image match as closely as possible to the beauty you witnessed in person out in the field. But how much editing is too much? There’s a fine line between a well-processed photo and an image that’s been manipulated to the point where it’s no longer true to what you saw through the viewfinder. Whether you’re producing an image to share on Facebook or submit to a contest (like, say, the 2018 Audubon Photography Awards, which are now open for entry), you’ll want to stay on the right side of that line.
To help you navigate the sometimes confusing best practices of bird photography, we asked wildlife photographer Melissa Groo, whose dramatic photo of a Great Egret took home the Grand Prize in the 2015 Audubon Photography Awards and who now serves as a judge on the contest, for some tips on how to make the most of your photo.
DO shoot in RAW.
Every DSLR camera (as well as professional mirrorless cameras) has several options in terms of what format you want to shoot in. But for a professional looking shot, says Groo, you’re going to want to shoot in RAW, which produces the most authentic image because it contains minimally processed data. RAW preserves almost all of the information it takes from the scene that you see through your lens, which means that when the times comes to edit your photo, it’ll give you lots to work with. Because of this, some photo contests require you to submit your RAW files along with the final edited version. (FYI: Different brands have their own names for this format—for Nikon it’s .NEF and for Canon, .CR2—so do some research to figure out what the RAW format is called for your camera.)
DON’T add, remove, or manipulate individual elements of the photo.
In general, your edits should affect the image as a whole, rather than specific details. Although it only takes 30 seconds to airbrush out an unsightly branch from your picture of a Black-capped Vireo, edits like this are considered an alteration beyond standard optimization, and that also includes pasting in or clone-stamping out elements. These tools, while sometimes tempting, take a natural scene and make it unnatural, which goes against the ethos of wildlife photography. When it comes to the Audubon Photography Awards, for example, what the judges are looking for is "an honest depiction of that exact moment in nature, just as it appeared when you pressed the shutter,” Groo says. “Nothing more, nothing less.”
DON’T crop too much.
There’s no hard rule for determining how much cropping is too much, but as Groo points out, your goal is to maintain the integrity of the image. Some files will lose too much resolution once cropped beyond a certain point, and there will be a noticeable lack of image quality. You should also consider composition. In general, the space around the bird is important—don’t crop so much that the bird feels squished. If you’ve frozen a bird in flight, for example, make sure you leave some visual space for it to fly into.
DO adjust exposure, contrast, and vibrancy.
Lighting can be unpredictable when you’re out in the field, and even the best photographers will end up with some overexposed shots. That’s where shooting in RAW comes in handy. Using a photo processing application such as Adobe Lightroom, “you can adjust exposure in RAW while recovering the most detail,” Groo says. For example, even if your shot is overexposed, the RAW format will still have data on where the highlights and shadows are, so you can restore them. (Note: If the image is blown-out, there's no way to recover that information.)
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Micky, the firm’s Founding and Managing Partner, is recognized as one of Israel’s leading corporate lawyers. His diverse practice encompasses corporate, securities, technology, and cross-border matters.
Micky has earned an excellent reputation for working with private and public companies on securities offerings, fundraising, M&A transactions, transfers of control, and reorganizations.
Micky is greatly respected as a legal advisor to public companies traded on both Israeli and foreign stock exchanges, as well as to foreign investors with stakes in Israeli publicly-traded companies.
In the technology sphere, Micky counsels a variety of early and later-stage companies, as well as leading venture capital, corporate venture, and private-equity investors. He also oversees prominent cross-border technology-related transactions.
Micky is a well-known figure in the Israeli hi-tech ecosystem. He lectures on a regular basis to various Israeli accelerators and incubators, in addition to serving as a mentor for young entrepreneurs.
Micky has consistently been ranked in the prestigious Chambers and Partners directory as a leading lawyer in the Corporate/M&A and TMT practice area. The guide describes him as “really brilliant and very straightforward. Problem solver.” The guide also ranked him as a leading lawyer in the field of Private Wealth Law.
The IFLR1000 directory also steadily ranks Micky for his work in the Capital Markets: Equity and M&A sector. The ILFR1000 pronounced him as “very practical and incisive and always constructive with his advice.”
In addition to his work with the firm, Micky was appointed as the Middle East Liaison Officer of the IBA Law Firm Management Committee.
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Volunteer cadets in Kirklees ready to make difference as West Yorkshire Police scheme continues
These young people are the first to join West Yorkshire Police's Volunteer Police Cadets scheme in Kirklees.
Georgina Morris
Published: 13:08 Monday 22 January 2018
Young police cadets are preparing to head out into the community after becoming the first in Kirklees to pass their attestation.
Since October, the teenagers have been learning from guest speakers from various West Yorkshire Police departments as well as fire service colleagues.
Soon they will be undertaking first aid training and getting a visit from trained firearms officers.
It is all part of the two-year Volunteer Police Cadets (VPC), which began in each of the five West Yorkshire policing districts last autumn.
Kirklees District's first intake of cadets started at Moor End Academy School, in Crosland Moor, with the support of vice principal James Wilson.
In December, they passed their attestation - a formal ceremony where they paraded in full uniform in front of senior officers at the force's Training and Development Centre in Wakefield.
PC Michelle Linney, cadets co-ordinator for Kirklees, said: “The Kirklees Cadets programme has come on in leaps and bounds since we launched the scheme in October last year; as have the cadets themselves.
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"Our cadets were very impressive at their attestation and many of their parents and guardians attended the ceremony, which was a really proud moment for them and us.
“The next stage of the scheme is helping out the local communities in Kirklees, which is in line with the Duke of Edinburgh scheme and each Cadet will need to complete three hours of volunteering work each month.”
The purpose of the scheme is not to recruit police officers of the future, but to encourage the spirit of adventure and good citizenship amongst its members.
Young people from all backgrounds are encouraged to join, including those who may be vulnerable to the influences of crime and social exclusion.
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Anyone who needs help with a project, fundraising or a community initiative in Kirklees can invite the cadets to help by emailing michelle.linney@westyorkshire.pnn.police.uk or calling PC Michelle Linney on 01484 436645.
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Posted on August 29, 2006 January 16, 2013 by animeworldorder
Anime World Order Show # 32 – Otakon 2006 Report with Zac "Answerman" Bertschy
Our special guest this week is Zac “Answerman” Bertschy from Anime News Network! We spend the episode giving our con report of Otakon 2006. Clarissa is woefully absent from this recording, but she’ll be back next time. If you’re lucky.
Introduction (0:00 – 3:45)
I guess Jeff Nimoy sounds like Wolfwood as his regular speaking voice. Daryl quickly introduces this episode since he thought there was a pre-recorded intro for this episode but there wasn’t. He actually had acute bronchitis at the time this segment was recorded, so that’s why his voice sounds kind of off. Thanks to your generous support, we have successfully met our donations goal, so we’re getting some brand new audio equipment! For not other reason aside from because Mur Lafferty and Rob Walch told us to, we’ve ordered one Alesis Multimix8 USB mixer and two M-Audio MobilePre USB preamps. We’ll order the third preamp after JACON matches the up to $250 that they so generously offered to do, but it’s not like we’re going to be battering on their door saying “hey, where’s our free money?!” especially when you consider that we don’t actually KNOW how to use any of the equipment yet! Alternatively, we could get another $40 in donations and that’d cover the cost of the final preamp right now, but you guys have already done way more than enough, WAY faster than any of us would have imagined.
The Otakon 2006 report constitutes the rest of the show. Here’s time markers denoting when we start to talk about certain subjects. Does Zac’s voice sounds similar to Alan Chaess to anyone else?
4:45 – What Gerald and Zac expect out of Otakon each year, which ultimately kicks off an East Coast vs West Coast anime fandom feud
8:05 – Getting to the convention and the hassles involved therein…for just Daryl: he referenced The Way of the Gun casually, a movie nobody else likes but him
12:00 – The hell on Earth that is badge pickup and why Baltimore totally sucks: Daryl references the Kentucky Fried Movie once more as well as The Twilight Zone
16:02 – Gerald talks about going to dinner with other podcasters Thursday night, an event Daryl mostly missed because he was one step away from reliving Judgment Night, but Daryl was there just long enough to make most everyone else there despise him, resulting in this rather severe joke. Several people have tried similar initiatives over the years, and all it does is remind Daryl of how depressing it is that even Mike Jittlov is more lovable than he. Worry not, he follows the credo that Toki spoke unto almighty Kenshiro: “turn your sorrow into anger, and move on…”
17:45 – Press access, how unnecessarily difficult it is to obtain at Otakon, and how Otakon’s the only anime con where we still had to pay to get in even as press since let’s face it, we’re not really press that MATTERS…not quite yet, anyway!
23:40 – Badge selection, why it sucked, and why Daryl and Gerald are out of touch with reality
Promo: The Greatest Movie EVER! Podcast (27:20 – 28:07)
Not only did Paul donate the largest single amount to us out of everyone who sent in donations (Daryl’s good friend Jason donated just as much, and between the two of them that pretty much covered most everything), he has a podcast where he has VOWED to talk about Highlander 2…WITH HIS MOM. After having already reviewed American Ninja with his mom as well as Godzilla vs the Smog Monster, the next logical step is for the two of them to review Zardoz together.
28:08 – Signs at conventions and the thankful lack thereof at Otakon
30:58 – The con guide, con mini-guide/map/schedule, and how useful/accurate these actually were
37:00 – Staffers at Otakon, the recent trend of anime cons having trouble getting their volunteers/staffers to actually SHOW UP for their shifts, and our dealer’s room experience
46:43 – Panel stuff: the toy collecting panel that was contradictory in its message, the Gainax/Ghibli/Studio 4C panels that we were hoping would have been more, and the awesome sentai panel as run by the guy who hosts the Rangercast podcast. We’ve been told that the people from TV-Nihon have declared this guy anathema because he had the BRAZEN NERVE to show Mighty Morphin Power Rangers at a sentai panel, and according to them “POWER RANGERS ISN’T SENTAI, RAAAAGH!” as if to suggest that they must have all gotten into that terrifying fandom by watching Spectreman on TV right as it came out or something. As a result, they plan to do all they can to ensure he doesn’t get the sentai panel next year. If this is indeed true, then that is absolute, total crap. Also, the reason so many people think Gerald has a weird accent is because he pronounces “schedule” as “shed-ule” unless he deliberately thinks not to.
53:00 – Cosplay stuff at Otakon and how most of it wasn’t anime-related
Promo: Fast Karate for the Gentleman (54:05 – 55:03)
Now that Daryl has admitted that he steals his jokes from this podcast, more people are listening to it and are able to realize that he was telling the truth for once. It is only fitting that this promo be played right after one more such joke was stolen.
57:03 – The Older Otaku panel that was run by people about our age…hey, wait a second!
1:00:18 – The Madhouse panel and the Mecha Anime Trivia panel which Gerald won – find out how Gerald hates the concept of giving things away that he doesn’t like or need to begin with, Zac reiterates his love for Anime Expo, and Daryl uses HIGHLY OFFENSIVE anti-Semitic remarks and Mel Gibson’s recent antics for comedy, thus earning this podcast the wrath of anti-defamation groups everywhere!
1:03:35 – I Can’t Believe You Haven’t Seen This! panel, Your Favorite Anime Sucks, and how Otakon had pretty darn good video room scheduling
1:06:20 – Zac tells us about what REAL press do at anime conventions (sobriety optional)
1:07:43 – The state of industry panels at anime conventions
1:09:58 – Panels that Otakon didn’t expect quite so many people to attend: the Kingdom Hearts panel, the 4Chan panel which Gerald and Zac didn’t like, and the Oldschool Anime panel which nobody liked
1:15:56 – Zac offers up an idea that is GUARANTEED to make someone FILTHY RICH if they actually implement it
1:18:00 – The podcasting panel as hosted by GeekNights and the Anime News Network panel which Zac was on; Zac plugs some of ANN’s future (probably current by now) contests and promotions
1:27:30 – What appears to be the official Otakon response to the various con gripes, and our final thoughts
Closing (1:36:12 – 1:37:55)
The hissing that Daryl was talking about probably disappears once he sets the sampling rate to 22050. Next week, Clarissa will be back as we answer listener emails with Dave Merrill, former Anime Weekend Atlanta con chair and Anime Hell grand poobah, as featured in the documentary Otaku Unite! which is now available on DVD. Dave is officially Smarter Than Us and is someone that Daryl has always aspired to be like, but comes up short time and time again.
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32 Replies to “Anime World Order Show # 32 – Otakon 2006 Report with Zac "Answerman" Bertschy”
Oh, we’ll do Zardoz, all right. It’s only a matter of time, because Zardoz is the Greatest Movie EVER.
p.s. First post FTW!
SECOND LOL
Gerald: It’s good to see people’s fun crushed.
Best line of the ‘cast, and I totally agree…those sign-toting idiots need to go!
~Kamon
I wore my costume to a non-cosplay panel I ran this year. Didn’t think too much of it other than I spent a lot of time on it, so dammit I’m gonna wear it. At least I was talking about parody dubs, so it’s not like I needed people to take me seriously.
Wasn’t it in the comments for last episode or one before last where someone was defending Gerald as not having an accent…
then he goes and says “shed-yule” on this episode???
His cover is blown!
Michael En says:
I must know, Gerald, what Gundam SEED model kit was so much more important, than the happiness of your dear fans. Becuase simply put, you have no excuse, unless it was the 1/12 Person-sized Original RX-78 Gundam.
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v132/zero_dreyga/32140.jpg
Another listener reply episode? Oh noes! No, not really. I’m looking forward to it. The last one was one of my favorites at least. Read one of my e-mails, damn it!
Richard Dun and Mario Dun says:
I can understand why Darryl and Gerald might think that the badges were co-sponsored by the Anime Studios. It is free press, after all. Otacon is practically ONE gigantic commercial made more effective because it is opt-in. Admitting it sucks would make you stupid for paying for it in the first place.
But since Otacon is small, it stands to think they dont have enough muscle to talk with the big wigs.
A true Otacon would have badges from all anime genres. But the ppl profiting from anime aren’t fans. They are businessmen. Just look at the reporters that AWO compete with. If AWO, with their puny resources, could find, engage, and create newsworthy stories, then there must be something seriously wrong about the “real news” who are rarely knowledgeable about the subject of their reports.
AWO is a bit too idealistic sometimes. That’s how you can tell that they do love the industry. Cynical yet wide eyed naivete. This post is a mass of contradictions!
The badges reflect the manga/anime distribution numbers. AWO & company is not the market for them. I would love badges of Yamato Takeru, Future Boy Conan, SD Gundam, Shurato, Gaogaigar, the chick from Starship Yamato, and the ninja girl from Wataru.
Fuck Hellsing and Speed Grapher.
It’s safer to do cons the corporate way. Or you can do things like Penny Arcade and be GREAT. I missed PA expo this year but it looks like it was great. Sigh. If you are going to make money off anime fans, employ real fans! They aren’t all uncreative, unintelligent low lifes. Just look at AWO. 2 out of 3 aint bad.
Wow. Can I blow Zac for some of his amazing press prvillages?
You guys need to cut down on the con coverage. It’s really provincial and just plain doesn’t matter much.
More reviews of fucked up old shit.
animepodcast.net says:
your observation of the lack of staff was not wrong at all. It was in fact right on the mark.
I had dinner with an otakon staffer on saturday night and he told me how for the first time in years they had a SERIOUS shortage of people in staff helping to just run things in general. and he told me how it was a bit of a pain to many involved. they did have more of those security guys in the pseudo cop uniforms but all they really did is yell at people if they were anywhere near the escalators in a very annoying way…
Well this is the model I won on the right. On the left is just something I was very happy to find at Otakon and it wasn’t too expensive either. And if you’re talking about my fans, you’re deluding yourself since I have none, if you mean for the podcast in general, well, it was a general lapse of judgement, BUT WAIT, what’s Daryl doing with that Patlabor 1 mega box that he said he was going to give away, or that Tenchi Universe box set that he won from a show that he hates? Oh HO, NAY, I say that we are one and the same and are only thinking of ourselves!
that’s one ugly gundam. It’s not even mastergrade. Although, i would prolly choose the model kit myself rather than Bubble Gum Crisis coasters.
It’s a waste of time and money to sell that on ebay. You should just build the thing, buy a gun, and youtube the execution of the gundam.
Seriously, you gundam seed fans need to see some better mecha shows.
alexander strange says:
That’s strange that they’d give you all that trouble for press. I was a mere panelist and was allowed to go to the Special Needs booth with no line, and only had to provide photo ID. This might have had something to do with our intentional attempt to travel in a big group of people wearing TEAM 4CHAN shirts. (no, we have no idea where our users come from either)
And I promise that my panel on anonymous Japanese internet forums was almost kind of about anime.
> We’ve been told that the people from TV-Nihon have declared this guy anathema because he had the BRAZEN NERVE to show Mighty Morphin Power Rangers at a sentai panel
On one of those websites where you can download things for free, TV-Nihon posts always fill the comment field with insults of everyone on the planet not them. I once suggested the site filter out their comments, but I don’t think the owner liked my idea.
Zac seemed much more upbeat than he did posting on SA, didn’t he? Must be the time delay.
AtHoCon, hahahhahahha
Is Zac TheSwami?
Huh…Gold Frame Amatu…I guess that’s a pretty good mobile suit. But still, it’s not MG level at least, even if it is 1/100 scale.
And you see, I was at one point, your fan. Until the Search for the Truth for Jacon came, and you were playing Dead Or Alive 4. That just tore me up inside.
Yeah, so where the hell is the Patlabor boxset that I attempted to ask for but failed, go to anyways? That’s what I want to know.
Yeah, we really should spread these out some. For what it’s worth, “con season” is pretty much over, so the only con report left that’ll take up a full show is Anime Weekend Atlanta. Which I really should start working on panels for about now.
BUT WAIT, what’s Daryl doing with that Patlabor 1 mega box that he said he was going to give away, or that Tenchi Universe box set that he won from a show that he hates? Oh HO, NAY, I say that we are one and the same and are only thinking of ourselves!
The Patlabor box is packed and ready to ship out to Jeff Tatarek. I just have to go to the post office and actually send it, which is tricky because my work hours overlap with the post office’s hours and I always oversleep on Saturdays. The Tenchi box set is in my “to watch” pile right next to the Black Jack, Gatchaman, Dirty Pair, Tetsujin 28, and soon to be all of Ghost in the Shell SAC.
I don’t think Zac actually has a SA forums account himself, though he was certainly aware of the site. Besides, people have to look like their avatars in real life. TheSwami almost certainly looks like Jason Schwartzman, much like I have a giant pulsating toe and Gerald is…uh…what is Gerald again…
A fat, mostly bald infant baby head with a question mark and “STUPID NEWBIE” written on it. Yeah, that’s the ticket.
Another quality show. You know, if Zac mentions in his next article that he was on AWO, Anime Pulse might be having a run for their money.
I think that site needs a standard avatar of a lollipop with “Sucker” written on it for having paid $10 to register for an account on a forum and then another $5.00 to change your avatar. Man, to pay to post on a forum, and another $10 to search, those are the suckers, thankfully my account is free and I never use it.
that’s one ugly gundam. It’s not even mastergrade….
What’s even worse, now that I think about it. I was informed right after I picked the model that it wasn’t actually from any Gundam TV show and was from a manga instead. So not only did I get a eh Gundam, but it’s like a side-story/fanfiction Gundam to boot!
Sub says:
For what it’s worth, I can’t stand Seed and I think that design is pretty awesome, if way over done. The wings should go, and the hooks should go where the wings are. Also, what is that Wolverine beam claw bullshit. The rest is pretty swank, though.
It’s a very interesting side mobile suit though. But I don’t think they could put any of the Gundams in the side stories into SEED. They’re all too powerful, so it would be like adding antoher three or four Strike Freedoms.
Hm, I have to say I was slightly annoyed by your review of the toy panel. I’m biased as I was one of the panelists. But, that aside, you didn’t even get your facts straight on the panel itself. It was a toy collecting panel, yes. However, you took alot of our comments out of order. We said yes, collect toys. I myself said DO NOT collect for the monetary value, but for the sheer enjoyment of collecting. We explained why our toys are stored as they are because of lack of display space available to us at the moment. It was also not just anime toys we were referencing. We NEVER said “how to buy and store your toys so they’ll be worth something as collector’s items”. We did cover how to store toys for those that do wish to save them for collecting, since that was one element of what our panel was about. The rest of the panel focused on the joy of collecting and what strange things you can find out there. The storage part was only about 5 minutes worth of panel time. Nothing was mentioned about profit of toy collecting.
Get your facts straight next time. It can’t be that bad a panel if we’ve been there for 3 years and people keep coming back to see us.
Maybe it is. Who knows. But like I said, get your facts straight. Before you do a review of something you didn’t even fully attend. We had a good amount of positive feedback from those that did bother to stay for the whole thing after the panel ended.
I do admit our panel wasn’t as polished this year as it was in years past, and that is purely our fault. Had you chosen that to critique, I would have been ok with your review.
Daryl, Gerald, Clarissa, what do youse guys like to drink? I want to have a party at Atlanta in your honor on account that AWO is so fuckin’ great!
“So not only did I get a eh Gundam, but it’s like a side-story/fanfiction Gundam to boot!”
It’s a Gundam that people were practically begging for a model to be made of for years, until it finally was a couple of months ago.
It has, as mentioned, a pretty interesting backstory. One linked to the anime.
Joe Straatmann says:
Now that Daryl’s implied Gerald’s Jewish, is he going to call Clarissa “Sugartits” from here on out?
Crunk juice for Clarissa, ice tea with crushed diamonds and baby blood for me, distilled water frozen into ice cubes and the corners shaved off for Daryl.
And I have no idea where Daryl gets the idea that I’m Jewish…oh right, the Congo orphen blood diamonds, makes perfect sense.
I guessed two out of three right; Daryl’s was the one I got wrong, mistakenly believing he would prefer a gin and tonic.
OK! “Welcome To The A.W.O.!” is a go!
Speaking of AWA, I demand pictures of all of you, so I can identify you. Or a description. That works as well.
Um, if no one ELSE wants the Gundam, I’m perfectly willing to lower myself to begging Gerald for it. So, um: PLEASE give me the model! I love all manner of gundam models!
I think you’ll have to use reverse psychology.
If you beg, it demeans you, and Gerald will be flooded with a sense of superiority. He’ll cling to the Gundam model for dear life, even though he hates it.
However, if you’re all like: “Oh, man! I hate that flippin’ Gundam. I hope Gerald doesn’t send it to me with free shipping, because that would, like, totally ruin my week…”
BAM! Free Gundam.
Gerald’s FAR to smart to fall for such cheap tricks. I have to appeal to his sense of pity. It’s all I’ve got! (btw, I like your podcast, GZ)
Dave Riley says:
Try appealing to his sense of malice towards Daryl. Instead of offering up a way to demean you, figure out a contest that might, in some way, weaken the resolve of the Surat.
Oh wait, didn’t someone else already DO that contest?
IRONY! I think you owe someone a Gundam, Gerald.
Blimey! I think you have a point there Dave!
Moogle says:
That con can’t be that fucking bad??
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Hyde-Smith apologizes for 'hanging comment' for first time, then says Espy used her words as 'weapon'
"No one twisted your comments, because the comments came out of your mouth," Mike Espy told Cindy Hyde-Smith during a debate streamed live in Miss.
Hyde-Smith apologizes for 'hanging comment' for first time, then says Espy used her words as 'weapon' "No one twisted your comments, because the comments came out of your mouth," Mike Espy told Cindy Hyde-Smith during a debate streamed live in Miss. Check out this story on azcentral.com: https://www.clarionledger.com/story/news/2018/11/20/ms-sen-debate-espy-apologizes-hanging-comments-targets-espy-runoff/2074777002/
Justin Mitchell, Clarion Ledger Published 6:39 p.m. MT Nov. 20, 2018 | Updated 6:46 p.m. MT Nov. 20, 2018
At a Monday news conference about an endorsement by the National Right to Life Committee, Gov. Phil Bryant and Sen. Cindy Hyde-Smith were asked about Hyde-Smith's comments about attending a hanging, captured in a video posted online Sunday. Luke Ramseth
Cindy Hyde-Smith apologized for comments she made about attending a "public hanging" in Tupelo on Nov. 2, 2018, during a live debate against Mike Espy.(Photo: WLBT)
Sen. Cindy Hyde-Smith publicly apologized for comment she made about sitting on the front row of a public hanging earlier this month in a debate against Mike Espy on Tuesday night.
Hyde-Smith and Espy are vying for the U.S. Senate seat that Hyde-Smith currently holds after being appointed to it by Gov. Phil Bryant after Thad Cochran retired.
Hyde-Smith made the comment at a Nov. 2 event alongside cattle rancher Colin Hutchinson, a supporter of the senator.
"If he invited me to a public hanging, I'd be on the front row," Hyde-Smith said in an embrace with Hutchinson. The supporters around them laughed.
The exchange was captured in a video and went viral when it was tweeted by Lamar White Jr.
"If he invited me to a public hanging, I'd be on the front row"- Sen. Cindy Hyde-Smith says in Tupelo, MS after Colin Hutchinson, cattle rancher, praises her.
Hyde-Smith is in a runoff on Nov 27th against Mike Espy. pic.twitter.com/0a9jOEjokr
— Lamar White, Jr. (@LamarWhiteJr) November 11, 2018
"For anyone that was offended by my comments, I certainly apologize," Hyde-Smith during the debate when asked if she was willing to apologize. The debate is being streamed live by WLBT and is being shared across many major news outlets in Mississippi.
"There was no ill will, no intent whatsover in my statements."
Hyde-Smith said she is very close to Hutchinson, whose parents died of cancer when he was in high school .
Hyde-Smith said she also used another phrase that day — she said she told the browed she would fight a circle saw for Hutchinson.
"Obviously, I would not stick my arm in a circle saw," Hyde-Smith said.
After apologizing, Hyde-Smith went on to say her words were later used by the Espy campaign for "political gain."
"This comment was twisted and it was turned into a weapon to be used against me," she said.
In a rebuttal, Espy said, "No one twisted your comments, because the comments came out of your mouth."
Espy said the video went viral "around the world" in just three minutes.
"I don’t know what’s in your heart, but we know what came out of your mouth," he said.
More: Watch live: Cindy-Hyde Smith, Mike Espy face off in debate before U.S. Senate runoff
More: Who is Mississippi Senate candidate Cindy Hyde-Smith?
More: Who is Mississippi Senate candidate Mike Espy?
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The Job by Scott Blankenship
He comes into the park right on cue. We’re the same age — early fifties — and dressed almost alike. White athletic shoes, tan shorts, tan short-sleeved cotton shirt, Titleist cap. The only difference is that under my shirt, tucked into my shorts, is a gun with a silencer. I emerge from a stand of apricot mallow bushes, but before I reach the path, my foot sinks into a muddy patch created by a broken sprinkler head.
He’s busy trying to marshal some dog shit into one of those blue bags. I assume it’s a blue bag. I see those fucking blue bags everywhere. It’s twilight, so I can’t really tell.He hasn’t even seen me yet. I don’t want to leave any footprints, so I kick off my muddy sneaker and try to carry it casually as I walk down the paved trail. There’s a golf course on one side and open desert preserve on the other. Nice neighborhood. The spot where we’ll cross paths is not in the sight line of any houses. If somebody does see, it’s no big deal. They won’t be able to describe me in any useful way. “A middle-aged white guy who looks a lot like the victim” won’t be much help. My right meniscus is suddenly flaring up, and, along with having only one shoe on, is causing me to limp slightly. I must have wrenched my knee a little when I stepped into the muddy spot. It doesn’t take much, these days.
The weather no longer seems perfect. It feels too warm, and my face feels flush. My heart is starting to pound. He’s fifty feet away and now aware of my presence. I put on a big smile. Everything goes into slow motion these last few steps. Twenty years ago, this sensation would come on as soon as I saw the target. Now it’s just the last few steps. I shrug when he notices that I’m carrying my shoe.
“Evening,” he says.
“Evening,” I say. “Beautiful weather, isn’t it?” That’s all I have time for. I reach for my waist nonchalantly. Like I’m going to scratch my belly. We’re only three feet apart. The gun, despite its extra long barrel, comes out in an easy fluid motion. I don’t think it even registers for him.
Thwap.
The bullet enters his forehead, an inch above the bridge of his nose. His face is expressionless, his brain scrambled, and he makes a barely audible sound, the huff of a short, quick exhale as he drops to his knees and then topples over. His little dog stares at his master, then looks up at me, confused. Like his master, he’s quiet.
Thwap, thwap.
I shoot my doppelganger twice more in the side of the head. I have to make sure he doesn’t have a miraculous recovery. I leave the dog sniffing around.
I cut off the paved path and, after shoving the gun back into my waistband, slip my muddy shoe back on. Taking the shoe off was probably just paranoia, not much the cops could do with a muddy sneaker print. They could narrow their suspect list to size eleven Nike wearers. The thought makes me chuckle. I walk down into the little wash. It takes me only thirty seconds to find my gym bag. As I walk, I open the bag and place the gun inside. I take off my cap and put it in the bag, as well. The shirt comes next shirt I stop for five seconds to pull a clean shirt out of the bag and put it on. I close up the bag and walk out into the desert — still no sirens.
If I’m going to get caught, this is when it will be. The first few times I did this job, this part was such a rush. Now, it’s more like an out-of-body experience — my movements are almost robotic. I walk through the desert at a nice slow pace. I probably shouldn’t be huffing, puffing and sweaty when I get to the parking lot where I left my car. Once I’m in the car, I’ll be clear.
“It’s just a job,” the old man said. “Think of it like any other job.” I slipped the knife into the fish’s anus and pulled steadily toward its head. The sound was muffled ... hollow. Splitting the fish was like cutting a drumhead. I was seven or eight. “Now stick your finger in and pull out the guts,” he said. “Go ahead. It’s just a job like any other job. You know how your mother loves trout.”
My car is parked directly across a large undeveloped lot — about seven minutes away. I might get there a little quicker with the adrenaline pumping. It’s in a strip mall with a Whole Foods, a pet store called Puppy Passion, and some cheap, storefront day spa. My car is a 2006 Scion xA. It looks like a metallic baby shoe. I bought it from a college student for cash, and I’ll sell it for cash before I leave. Good little car. Dependable.
When Hillary, the girl at the coffee shop with the spiked red Mohawk and impossible facial piercings, asked what I do for a living, I said I was semi-retired — that I do a little investing work from home. She said it must be nice. Hillary scowled at me the first time I came in. Maybe I reminded her of her father or some other authority figure. She’s gotta be rebelling against someone or something. Her look is more than a fashion statement. Eventually see seemed to sense that her first impression was a little off base. That or she likes my generous tips. I’m not sure why I care what the twenty-year-old coffee girl thinks about me. When I think about how much I look forward to seeing her, I feel old and pathetic, and it scares me a little.
I drive home without incident. What a terrible, difficult job the cops have. What does a Phoenix detective make? Seventy-five grand tops. They do a pretty good job. The taxpayers get their money’s worth, I think. They’ll catch about thirty percent of gang bangers that off a rival. They do pretty well on the domestic stuff, too. But a hit like this? They might solve one every few years, but they’re batting way, way below the Mendoza line.
I carry my bag into the apartment and throw it in the closet. I’ll deal with it in the morning. I grab a beer to drink while I take a cool shower. It’s hard not go over the details. I’m positive no one saw me. And I remind myself that it probably wouldn’t matter if they did.
The light streams into my apartment, waking me up. Phoenix doesn’t have much, but sunlight it has. I drag myself out of bed and turn on the computer. I bring up the local paper’s website. The headline reads, Local Businessman Found Dead on Scottsdale Jogging Path. I skim the story. The police don’t release much information. Found dead on the path by his worried wife. Apparent gunshot victim. What I’m able glean from this story is: No witnesses. No motive. No clue.
I have to field strip the gun. It’s a Ruger Mark III, 22/45 — I’ve used this model twice before. I pop out the bolt stop pin, pull out the bolt, pop off the barrel — even though I haven’t stripped one in two or three years, it takes me only five minutes. I take a tungsten carbide drill bit from my little tool kit and scar the inside of the barrel, just for good measure. The gun breaks down into six pieces (including the silencer and clip). I wipe down each piece and drop them into six small, generic, brown paper bags. Bags that I’ve made sure not to leave my prints on. I’ll drop the bags in random trashcans along my circuitous round-trip to the little mining town of Globe. It’s a six and a half hour drive through five counties, and five different law enforcement jurisdictions. Easy. The three shells I used to do the job were all I had. I got rid of the rest of the box weeks ago.
The silencer, more accurately referred to as a sound suppressor, changes the gun’s “bang” to a quieter but still fairly loud “thwap” — a good bit louder than in James Bond movies. It’s useful because witnesses don’t think gunshot when they hear the “thwap,” and city gunshot locator systems can’t pick up the sound. The silencer made the Ruger kind of long and unwieldy, but its benefits outweighed the inconvenience. When the cops found the .22 long rifle casings next to the body — no need to pick them up — they probably figured some ghetto kid from the south side tried to rob the guy.
It’s late April and Phoenix is supposed to hit ninety-five degrees. It won’t stay this hot through the spring, but everybody knows the nice weather is coming to an end. I’ll be happy to get out of this hillbilly hotbox. The job will be buttoned up in two or three days, but, exercising an abundance of caution, I’ll hang around till my lease runs out in the fall. I rarely do more than one job a year, so I’m not in any big hurry. I’m not greedy. Once the brutal heat starts, probably mid-May, I’ll spend as much time as I can in San Diego or up in Sedona.
I walk down to the coffee shop. Hillary glances up, “Large iced coffee?”
“Yep,” I say.
She takes a break from her barista duties and asks, “Everything okay?”
It takes me by surprise. “Great.” I say. “Why?”
“I don’t know. You seem kinda subdued or low-energy or something.”
“Hmm,” I shrug. “Nope. Everything’s fine.”
The young woman from the escort service has milky white skin. I want to ask her how she stays so white in this climate, but she’d probably take it the wrong way. She’s pretty and very thin. Pleasant enough to look at, but I’m not overly attracted to her, which is good. She says her name is Ruth, not Satin or Jasmine or Diamond, which is also good, though I’m not sure why. Ruth says I seem tense. She looks at my room-service Irish coffee and says that maybe I need to cut down on my caffeine and alcohol consumption. I ask her why I’d want to live without caffeine and alcohol consumption. She thinks I’m joking, and I don’t bother to correct her. She thinks I should get a hobby. I tell her that alcohol and caffeine consumption are my hobbies. Then I say that I used to fish, but I don’t like cleaning them. I tell her what my old man used to say, about it just being a job, and there is an awkward silence between us.
“Just throw ‘em back.” Ruth says quietly.
It’s been more than a week, and the story has faded from the headlines. Yesterday, there was a plea from the cops, you know, call the Police Department or the Silent Witness program at 555-WITNESS. I’m planning to drive to San Diego in a couple days. The only thing left to do is to pick up the cash and close out my account at the mailbox place. The money will be in two shoebox-sized packages, mixed denominations, twenties, fifties, and hundreds — a hundred and twenty-five grand. I head out for my iced coffee.
Hillary greets me as I enter the shop. “Hi Robert ... ugh ... sorry, I mean John. Large iced coffee?”
“Sounds good,” I say. Hillary seems to feel bad about calling me by the wrong name. Funny thing. Robert is my real name. Not that much of a coincidence. They’re both very common names. Hearing my actual name makes me think of my mother.
I was eleven the last time we spoke. The Little League coach had a sick wife and cancelled practice. I got home just as my mom was getting into her car. A 1963 Mercury Comet. She got it new the same year she had me. She seemed shocked to see me. “I love you, Robbie,” she said as she closed the door. She looked like she’d been crying. I waved at her, but she wouldn’t look my direction. She just drove away. The old man said she didn’t love me. The old man said if she loved me, she wouldn’t have left. When I try to picture my mother, that’s what I see — her getting into that goddamn Comet.
The mole on Ruth’s back is a little island in a vast, white sea. I’m lying on the bed, and she’s draped across my waist, trying to get a condom on my stubbornly flaccid penis.
“What’s wrong?” she asks.
“Can we just talk, tonight?” I ask.
“You want a twelve hundred dollar conversation?”
“I guess I do.”
“It’s your money,” Ruth says. “You’re not getting weird on me, are you? Not falling in love or some shit.”
“No,” I say.
“I have a boyfriend,” she says.
“I’m not in love with you. I just want to talk.”
Ruth sits up and tosses the condom across the room. “So talk,” she says.
I get dressed and sit on the edge of the bed. I’m having a hard time thinking of anything to say. Ruth gets dressed too. She stands next to the bed with her arms crossed.
“Are you happy? Do you enjoy your life?”
“I think I better go,” Ruth says.
“No ... I’m not judging.”
“My life’s okay,” Ruth says. “Day jobs don’t work for me. I’m not an early riser. How ‘bout you? Do you enjoy your life?”
“No,” I say, “I’m ready for a change.” I lie back onto the bed with my legs still dangling off the edge.
“Midlife crisis? What do you do for a living, anyway?”
I stare at the ceiling. Finally, I say, “I kill people.”
“Yeah, right.” Ruth laughs. “You’re probably an accountant.”
“I’m not an early riser either.”
I lift my head to look at Ruth. She’s no longer laughing. I tell her not to worry. She can leave if she wants. She stays. I haven’t paid her yet.
“Like a mob hit man or something?” Ruth laughs. “Aren’t you too old for that?”
“I’m an independent contractor. I have a guy. You can think of him as an agent. He doesn’t even know me — just how to get in touch with me. The guy before him knew who I was. He died of lung cancer. Set me up with the new guy before he checked out.”
“That was nice of him ... I guess,” Ruth says. She doesn’t believe me. She gives me that, Whatever, you’re a freak, look. It makes her look like a snotty teenager.
I pretend not to notice the attitude. “Do you believe in fate?” I ask.
“I don’t believe in shit. You got any weed?”
“My mom didn’t like trout that much,” I say. “She pretended to like it because it pleased the old man.”
“What? Look dude, I’m not your shrink. I don’t know what you want from me. Most guys aren’t interested in a lot of conversation.”
“I told you. You know, about how my old man made me clean the fish.”
Ruth looks at her watch and then sits on the opposite end of the bed from me. “Yeah,” she says with a mixture of exasperation and resignation. “ ... I kinda remember something. I have to leave by eleven. I’m still getting the twelve hundred, right?”
“I got a flat on the way to Globe.”
“You are fucking random, dude,” she says.
“I took the gun apart and while I was driving around ditching the pieces, I got a fucking flat. What a pain in the ass. My little Scion doesn’t have a regular tire for a spare. I had to limp to a tire shop on one of those ridiculous little tires. If there was any room in the trunk, I’d replace that fucking thing with a real tire. I didn’t get home until after ten.”
“Tough day at the office.” She rolls her eyes, but she no longer seems convinced I’m lying.
“Every job has ‘em, I guess.”
She tilts her head toward me, furrowing her brow. “Ya think?” We both laugh.
“Problem is,” I say, “that’s what it’s become. A job like any other job.”
Ruth seems to consider this for a moment. “Yeah ... yeah, that’s what happens.”
“I thought I’d bucked the system — operated outside of it, but now I can’t see any difference between my job and any other unpleasant, pain-in-the-ass job. I’m just as much a part of the system as anyone. I just made myself an untouchable. A fucking ghost.”
“I feel you, brother,” Ruth said.
“Do you know where the Majestic Coffee Shop is?” I ask.
“Downtown? Yeah, I know where it is,” Ruth says.
“I don’t believe in fate either,” I say, “but people do get lucky sometimes.”
Ruth shrugs. “Some people do, I guess ... other people.”
“How would you like to make sixty grand for a couple of hour’s work?” I ask.
“Doing what?” she asks.
“It’s for a delivery.” I say.
“Drugs?” she asks.
“Money,” I say.
“I don’t know,” Ruth says. “Why don’t you deliver it yourself and save sixty grand? Too dangerous? Get some stupid call-girl to do it for you?”
“Naw, it’s not like that,” I say. “This wouldn’t involve any risk.”
“This I gotta hear,” she says.
She’ll do it. Changing the subject, I say, “I’m about to turn the big five-o. Fifty years old, can you believe it?”
“Yeah, I can believe it ... you’re still going to pay me for tonight, right?”
I count out twelve c-notes and hand them to her. I’m surprised to see her hand trembling as she reaches for them, but once she has the money, she asks, “So how does this delivery thing work?”
I type a short note for the cops and print two copies at the business center in my building.
I’m an assassin. I was born in 1963 in Sacramento, California. My first victim was Dr. Kyle Thompson. I killed him the summer of 1987 in San Francisco. My last victim was Mark Bodner of Scottsdale. I killed him on April 24th. Mr. Bodner got one shot to the forehead, two to the temple from a .22 caliber Ruger pistol. I left his little dog unharmed. I don’t know who hired me or why they wanted Mr. Bodner dead. I was pretty busy between Dr. Thompson and Mr. Bodner, but someone will have to figure all that out. I’ll kill again if you don’t stop me. You have six months or so. Good luck.
The letter’s so cheesy. Hopefully it will get the FBI’s attention. I leave the car in the apartment parking lot — in its usual spot. The cops will never connect me to it. No chance. The lame property manager will clean out the apartment in a couple of months when she figures out I’ve stopped paying rent. The car will get towed eventually. When the tires go flat. The bar where I’m meeting Ruth is a fifteen-minute walk and I’m grinning ear-to-ear as I stroll down the sun-baked sidewalks.
Ruth is sitting in the bar when I walk in. She seems nervous, but smiles when I sit next to her. I order a Crown over. “Make it a double,” I say to the bartender. He raps the bar like an old hand, but he looks like a teenager. I give Ruth Google directions to Mail Ego in Chandler and the mailbox key. I tell her to give one package to Hillary and keep the other. She’s to tell Hillary the package is a gift from Iced Coffee John. I hand Ruth an envelope containing the two copies of the confession and instructions for Hillary — one note to the cops and the other to the Phoenix Republic. She should tell the cops about everything. Everything she can remember about me — except that I gave her the money. Unless she’s an idiot, it’ll be easy for her to spend an extra sixty-five grand undetected. Hillary’s a smart girl. Ruth’s been spending ill-gotten gains for years. I’m excited for the first time in years. I feel like I’m going on vacation.
“Why are you doing this?” Ruth asks. “Why even involve me and Coffee Girl? Just mail your letters and keep your money.” She’s still a little suspicious, but also accustomed to taking risks for a big payday.
“I’m not sure,” I answer truthfully. “Because I want my physical presence felt.”
“Do you want to get caught? You feel guilty about ... you know?”
Ruth whispers into her club soda, “They deserved it, right?”
“Beats me,” I say. “Odds are some of them didn’t deserve it.”
“Why’d you pick me?”
“I didn’t really. The escort service sent you.”
“I mean to tell about your life, and to make the delivery.”
“You were there when I got the idea and I know you’re not averse to making a little illicit cash,” I say.
“Makes sense,” Ruth says. She glances at her watch signaling that she’s ready to go. “Do you even like me?”
“You’re okay,” I say.
Ruth nudges me with her elbow, “What about Coffee Girl? Why you givin’ her the cash? You fancy her?”
“She treats me like a regular.” I sip the whiskey. “She might be silly enough to give the money to the cops, but that’s her cross to bear.” I take a bigger sip. “I’ll be watching. If you take Hillary’s share, I’ll take something of much greater value from you.” I toss back the rest of the crown. “Your kid — boy or girl? I’m guessing boy.”
Ruth looks away and takes a deep breath. “Don’t... How do you... ?”
“You seem... I don’t know... like a mom.”
“Don’t go there, John. We have a deal. I’ll do my part.”
I’m playacting. I’ve never really gotten to play the badass. I’ve been invisible. “I know you will.” I give Ruth a friendly pat on the wrist and have to suppress a sudden urge to keep touching her alabaster skin. “I don’t want to be a lonely ol’ ghost anymore. I’d rather be a boogeyman.”
Ruth nods. “Yeah, I get it.”
I think she really does get it. Gets me. Maybe I should have just given her all the money. I have to remind myself that pretending to “get” men is how Ruth makes her living.
“You’ll still be fifty, boogeyman or not,” she says without a trace of smile. “Prison or not. You’ll still be alone.”
I pick up the Amtrak shuttle a few blocks from the bar. The Southwest Chief from Chicago to Los Angeles stops in Flagstaff. That tells you something about Phoenix — there isn’t even a proper train station. I sit next to a skinny, surly, old drunk with impossibly bad breath for two and a half hours and when we get there, Flagstaff’s cool, pine-scented air is like heaven. I’m a little on edge. I’ve relinquished control for the first time in decades. In all likelihood, Ruth and Hillary will screw something up, but all this feels like poetry. The ticket agent says the train should only be a half hour late tonight, but it’s not even scheduled for a couple hours. I’ve got some time.
© 2014 Scott Blankenship
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Scott Blankenship - Scott Blankenship received his MFA in Creative Writing and Writing for the Performing Arts from the University of California, Riverside. He lives in foggy Aptos, California with his wife, Cynthia, and their cat, Milo. In addition to writing short stories, Scott is hard at work on his first novel.
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The Estée Lauder Companies Adds Two CEOs To Its Board
Rent the Runway’s Jennifer Hyman, and PagerDuty’s Jennifer Tejada join the company’s board of directors.
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The Estée Lauder Companies has elected Jennifer Hyman (shown above, right), co-founder/CEO of Rent the Runway and Jennifer Tejada (shown above, left), CEO of PagerDuty, to its Board of Directors. Both have also joined the Audit Committee, effective as of April 16, 2018.
“We are very excited to welcome Ms. Hyman and Ms. Tejada to our Board of Directors,” said William P. Lauder, Executive Chairman. “Ms. Hyman brings her very impressive creativity and know-how in the worlds of entrepreneurship, disruptive retail, the millennial consumer and omnichannel. Ms. Tejada has tremendous experience in digital, mobile, software and consumer goods. These backgrounds and experiences will allow our new directors to provide valuable, practical perspectives to our Board as our company continues to grow by offering innovative products and experiences for our global consumers.”
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The celeb teased the upcoming line on Instagram.
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Tennis inventor's long lost grave discovered in Jewellery Quarter
Major Harry Gem created the game of lawn tennis with JBA Perera in a back garden in Edgbaston
Enda Mullen
Major Harry Gem: Inventor of lawn tennis
Enthusiasts have rediscovered the long lost grave of the Birmingham man who invented tennis in a city cemetery.
Major Harry Gem’s resting place has been uncovered in Warstone Lane Cemetery in the Jewellery Quarter – and campaigners are now calling for him to be given the recognition he deserves.
Major Gem, who created the game of lawn tennis with JBA Perera in a back garden in Ampton Road, Edgbaston, before going on to found the world’s first lawn tennis club in Leamington Spa in 1872, was buried in 1882, but the location of his grave remained a mystery for years.
Amateur tennis historians Chris and Sue Elks, of Wythall, joined forces with fellow enthusiast Bob Holland in an attempt to find the lost grave and their efforts have now borne fruit.
With the help of a grave-digger they discovered it hidden under six inches of soil and have now embarked on a drive to have it properly restored and maintained.
They are now hoping to raise funds for its restoration and the erection of a plaque in his memory.
Mrs Elks said: “For years Chris and I have been trying to raise the profile of Harry Gem in Birmingham, while at the same time trying to tell people tennis is not all Wimbledon.
“We thought one positive thing we could do first of all was to investigate where Harry Gem was buried.
“It had always been known it was Warstone Lane Cemetery but it had got into a terrible state.
“It’s a very old cemetery and hasn’t been maintained, so a lot of the graves are in a desperate state.”
Permission to search for Major Gem’s grave had to be obtained from the Bishop of Birmingham and records obtained of where the grave was supposed to be.
But the search drew a blank when there appeared to be no trace of it in a location marked on old church records.
Eventually the grave was found more by chance than by design.
“The council grave-digger dug at the side and his spade hit something solid,” said Mrs Elks. “When we cleared that away it exposed the gravestone.
“It was a bit of a Eureka moment,” she added. “We did expect to find something but thought it might just be broken bits of a headstone as a lot of headstones from that era have crumbled and broken.
“We weren’t expecting to find a beautifully engraved stone intact but the engraving on the top is in perfect condition because it has been buried and conserved. It now needs to be brought up properly, lifted off the surface, cleaned and a kerbstone put around it.”
Anyone wishing to find out more about the discovery of Mr Gem’s grave and other moves to mark his memory should visit the website at www.theharrygemproject.co.uk
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A romance to last a lifetime
Annabel Langbein
My first date with the man who was to become my husband was not exactly promising. We didn’t go out for lunch, dinner or even to the movies. No, the invitation from this tall, skinny teenager was to go diving for paua.
He turned up in a wreck of a car with his best friend in tow. I had to share the front bench seat with the friend parked in the middle. There was no legroom in the back of his old red Valiant (he had moved the bench seat to accommodate his overly long legs) and the back seat was full of crates of beer. George Thorogood and the Destroyers blasted out from two white ice cream containers behind the back seat.
The day was so rough and windy that we didn’t actually make it into the water. Instead we sat in the car and drank beer. There wasn’t even a picnic. But there was a spark.
A few dates later, he borrowed his dad’s fancy new farm truck so we could take a trip around the east coast. About 300 metres down the road, it stalled. Ted got out and kicked the tyres in frustration. I thought for a minute or two and then got underneath and bled the fuel line. (He had put in water instead of gas.)
The family had more than 160 horses on their farm at that time. They knew everything you could ever know about horses and next to nothing about cars. I loved cars and by the time I was 15 I could change the brake pads on my friend’s Mini. Handy girl, I could see him thinking.
Ted’s mother was more interested in cattle than cooking. A good fruit cake and vaguely edible mince on toast were the sum of her culinary prowess. A large cup of beef fat sat in the fridge as the starting point for most meals. Groceries came up on the freight truck every couple of weeks and consisted of little more than tea, sugar, flour, rice, canned sardines and jelly crystals. After growing up on a diet of gourmet meals from my mother’s kitchen, Ted’s mother’s cooking was a rude shock to my taste buds.
My husband weighed in at just 65 kilos when we met. At two metres tall, he would almost blow over in a strong wind, he was so dammed skinny. But man oh man could he eat! At the start of each week he would kill a sheep and then over the next seven days he would eat his way through it – all by himself. Heart, liver, lungs, legs, brains – nothing was wasted. He was the original nose to tail eater. It’s hard to imagine now – all these years later he is almost a vegetarian now.
As our romance slowly bloomed (it was seven years before we got engaged and another four after that before we were married) I would sometimes head down to the farm from Auckland for a long weekend, and bake scones and pies and cakes in his tiny kitchen. He proposed three times – the first was quite early in the piece after eating my famous bacon and egg pie.
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'Life-long best friend' denies Ford helped her with polygraph. Someone's lying in sworn statement.
‘Life-long best friend’ denies Ford helped her with polygraph. Someone’s lying in sworn statement.
October 3, 2018 | Frieda Powers | Print Article
A friend of Brett Kavanaugh accuser Christine Blasey Ford is denying claims that she was helped before taking a polygraph test.
Monica McLean issued a statement Wednesday firing back at Ford’s ex-boyfriend who alleged in written testimony that he saw Ford coaching someone he claimed was her “life-long best friend” in how to take a polygraph test.
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“I have NEVER had Christine Blasey Ford, or anybody else, prepare me, or provide any other type of assistance whatsoever in connection with any polygraph exam I have taken at anytime,” McClean, a retired FBI agent said, Fox News reported.
In sworn testimony before the Senate Judiciary Committee last week, Ford asserted that she had never helped anyone prepare for a polygraph exam. Her ex-boyfriend’s letter, submitted to the Committee contradicted other claims by Ford, prompting Senate Judiciary Committee Chairman Chuck Grassley to demand more documents.
Grassley demands ‘evidence’ from lawyers after new reports claim Ford coached friend on polygraph test https://t.co/2WSuwt079f pic.twitter.com/eneW9xHIYs
— Conservative News (@BIZPACReview) October 3, 2018
The former boyfriend – whose name was redacted – claimed that during the years they were dating, from about 1992 to 1998, Ford not only never mentioned Kavanaugh but also did not reveal she was a victim of sexual misconduct. The liberal professor has accused the Supreme Court nominee of sexually assaulting her at a party in the 1980s when the two were in high school.
“During our time dating, Dr. Ford never brought up anything regarding her experience as a victim of sexual assault, harassment, or misconduct. Dr. Ford never mentioned Brett Kavanaugh,” the letter stated.
Ford’s claim that a fear of flying kept her from promptly testifying before the Senate Judiciary Committee was also refuted by the former boyfriend who debunked that and her claims of being claustrophobic, saying they had flown a small propeller plane in Hawaii with no issues.
Grassley indicated Wednesday that the FBI report on Kavanaugh is “very close,” though he would not pin down anything specific.
“I think it’s very close,” Grassley said on Wednesday, according to Politico. “I have not talked to the FBI, and I don’t think I should talk to the FBI. People that seem to know said it’s getting close, but when, I haven’t heard.”
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Two teenagers from Texas were hurt on the Fourth of July when the golf cart they were driving overturned while turning.
According to a Missouri State Highway Patrol crash report, a 15 year old gril from Carolton, Texas, was driving a 2000 Club Car golf cart south on Quiet Lane in Shell Knob when the incident occurred at 8:40 p.m.
The golf cart overturned when the driver attempted to make a left turn.
Both the driver and a passenger, another 15 year old girl from Carrolton, Texas, suffered moderate injuries in the crash. They were taken to Mercy Hosptial in Springfield by Mercy EMS.
The 2000 Club Car golf cart had minor damage and was driven from the scene.
This incident was investigated by Trooper Givens.
Note: It is the policy of The Crane Chronicle/Stone County Republican not to publish the names of minors involved in non-fatality crashes, even when those names are a matter of a public record.
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Thriller Books
Jack Daniels Stories
3.95 (875 ratings by Goodreads)
By (author) J A Konrath
JA Konrath, known for the Jacqueline "Jack" Daniels thrillers set in Chicago, offers this collection of short stories and novellas from the Jack Daniels universe. Join Jack Daniels, her partner Herb Benedict, private eye Harry McGlade, and part-time criminal Phineas Troutt, in this omnibus of 16 stories. These were previous published in magazines and anthologies, and many are long out of print. Includes the novellas The Necro File and Truck Stop.
Publication date 11 Nov 2010
Publication City/Country North Charleston SC, United States
Illustrations note Illustrations, black and white
Bestsellers rank 866,185
About J A Konrath
J.A. Konrath has written six Jack Daniels thrillers (Whiskey Sour, Bloody Mary, Rusty Nail, Dirty Martini, Fuzzy Navel, Cherry Bomb, and Shaken.) Under the name Jack Kilborn, he wrote the horror novels Afraid, Trapped, Endurance, and Draculas, and under the name Joe Kimball, he wrote the sci-fi novel Timecaster (featuring Jack Daniels' grandson as the hero, and Harry McGlade III, coming out in 2011.)
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Carbon Free Boston policy options
We’re analyzing our options in the City’s efforts to go carbon neutral by 2050.
Carbon Free Boston is the City's long-term initiative to achieve carbon neutrality by 2050. We're currently analyzing how different policies and technologies can help us reach our climate goals.
The list below introduces some of the different policy options our research team will model over the next couple months. This list is not exhaustive. Carbon Free Boston is an ongoing initiative. We may look into other policies and technologies as we continue our work.
Do you see something missing? We’re always listening for more ideas to reach carbon neutrality by 2050. If you have any suggestions or questions, please email us at greenovate@boston.gov.
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Energy sector policy options
Energy policy options
District energy policy options
Carbon Free Boston is studying district energy policy options. District energy systems produce energy in a central location. They then distribute that energy to a local building network. Distributed generation can boost the resiliency of Boston’s energy system. District energy systems that run on clean energy can further Boston’s climate goals. The 2016 Community Energy Study found more than 40 possible areas for district energy solutions. Here are some of the district energy policy options the team is looking at:
Force the retirement or conversion of in-boundary and neighboring fossil-fuel district energy plants
Most district energy systems run on fossil fuels. But, they can switch to use renewable energy sources. For example, the Kendall Station in Cambridge used to dump heated water into the Charles River. Now, the plant uses that heat to generate steam. That steam heats Boston’s central business district and the Longwood Medical Area.
District energy plants can use a variety of non-fossil fuel energy sources. These include renewable energies, like geothermal heat and solar power. District systems can also use waste heat from:
sewage water
factories, or
data centers.
District energy systems that run on renewables can provide Boston with low-carbon power.
Reduce regulatory barriers
For a district energy system to work, it must be legal for it to sell power to neighboring parcels. To do so, the district energy owner might have to register as a utility. Clarifying the rules for district energy systems is an important part of this process.
Invest in large- and medium-scale distributed generation (district energy, microgrids, combined heat and power systems, trigeneration districts)
District heating and cooling systems generate can heat, steam, and chilled water. They then distribute that energy through underground pipes to a network of buildings. Buildings use the energy for air conditioning, space heating, and water heating. A microgrid is a self-contained electric grid with distributed energy resources. The microgrid can either connect to the main power grid or operate in "island" mode. Combined heat and power (CHP) systems generate both electricity and steam. Trigeneration goes one step further. It provides electricity, heating, and cooling. Many combo systems and trigeneration systems use fossil fuels, but they can also use waste heat or biomass.
Gas policy options
The project team is studying different gas policy options. Natural gas generates half of our electricity. It's also used to provide heat and power to many of Boston’s buildings. But natural gas combustion emits greenhouse gases.
Policy decisions can dictate the role that natural gas plays in our future energy sector. They also affect how utilities plan their investments. Today's gas policies will affect Boston’s long-term emissions. These are some of the gas policy options the team will be looking at:
Renewable gas supply (hydrogen, biogas)
Refining biogas recovered from landfills or wastewater treatment creates "renewable" natural gas. This renewable natural gas may take the place of conventional natural gas. Renewable natural gas is carbon neutral. But, it emits air pollutants like carbon monoxide. As a result, renewable natural gas may pose a threat to public health.
Natural gas leak mitigation policy
Boston has some of the oldest natural gas infrastructure in the country. Emissions from leaks contribute less than 1% of community-wide greenhouse gas emissions. But, natural gas leaks also present a public health hazard and can kill local vegetation. A July 2017 ordinance is working to end natural gas leaks.
In-boundary renewable energy policy options
The team is studying policy options to boost renewable energy generation. If we grow Boston's renewable capacity, we can reduce our demand for electricity from the grid. This could help speed up the transition to carbon neutrality. The policy ideas under consideration include:
Mandate and/or incentivize solar panels on roofs
Many incentives for solar panels are already available to Boston residents. As well as a 30% federal tax credit, Massachusetts solar owners can deduct 15% of the solar system cost from state taxes. Solar homeowners in Massachusetts also enjoy sales tax and property tax break incentives. The Mass Solar Loan Program offers low-cost solar financing solutions to help with the upfront cost. After installation, solar homeowners can sell excess solar electricity to the grid. They can also sell their Solar Renewable Energy Credits to their local utility. The Massachusetts Department of Energy Resources is developing a new solar incentive program. The Massachusetts Renewable Target (SMART) program will promote cost-effective long-term solar development.
Ensure that solar panel owners can interconnect to the grid
Massachusetts has adopted a net metering policy. Net metering pays solar array owners for the electricity they add to the grid at full market value. Our net metering policy caps the total solar capacity that a utility can connect. This cap seeks to ensure utilities have enough revenue to maintain and improve the main power grid. But when reached, the cap threatens the development of large solar farms. (The cap does not affect most individual homes installing small arrays.) The feed-in tariff (FiT) offers a different model to connect solar owners and support solar deployment. Under a FiT, a second meter is installed to track generation and consumption separately. Utilities compensate solar producers at a depreciating rate under a long-term contract. This encourages solar owners to install arrays that meet their own electricity needs. Strengthening grid interconnection policies is important to support solar energy deployment.
Install distributed renewable energy generation (e.g., solar) on municipal facilities
The City has deployed pilot solar arrays on some buildings, like the Boston Archives Center in West Roxbury. The City has installed approximately 340 kilowatts of solar capacity to date. With over 300 municipal buildings, the City can lead solar energy deployment in Boston. The City is planning new solar installations under the Renew Boston Trust project.
Out-boundary renewable energy credit and purchase policy options
The team is evaluating many renewable energy credit and purchase policy options. Not everyone can generate their own renewable energy. The electric grid will also not be carbon-free in 2050. Boston will need to compensate for its remaining emissions. Here are some of the different policy options the team will be modeling:
Increase locally-produced and community-owned renewable power
In community renewable energy projects, members pool their financial resources. Together, they fund a renewable energy installation. The new system can be inside or outside the city boundary. The benefits are distributed to community members, like an investment dividend. Members can count their earnings toward lower utility bills. This “crowdfunding” model allows members to access renewable energy without breaking the bank.
Buy more Renewable Energy Certificates (RECs)
Some electricity users cannot create or buy their own renewable electricity. For example, a historic property may not be well suited for a solar panel installation. They may instead buy tradable credits that prove electricity comes from renewable energy. These are called Renewable Energy Certificates, or RECs for short. Each megawatt-hour (MWh) generated from renewable energy sources creates 1 REC. Purchasers can count RECs toward their clean energy goals. And REC sales can help developers finance renewable energy projects. The project team is studying best practices for REC purchases.
Buy renewable energy through power purchase agreements (PPAs) and other mechanisms
Cities can negotiate with electricity providers to buy renewable energy. The two parties can enter into a power purchase agreement, which is often a 20-year contract. Under the agreement, the consumer pays a fixed price over the whole contract. A provider installs a new system to supply renewable energy to a consumer. The new installation can either be on- or off-site. The consumer doesn't need to spend any money upfront.
These agreements protect consumers from volatile energy prices. Another mechanism is the “net metering credit purchase agreement”. Under this type of agreement, electricity is generated off-site. The price of electricity also changes with the market. The team is studying how buying renewable electricity will affect Boston’s emissions.
Buy carbon offsets
A carbon offset equals one metric ton of greenhouse gas emissions avoided or reduced. Cities can buy carbon offsets, which are often generated by projects outside city boundaries. These offsets can compensate for local emissions. Cities can use offsets to lower their emissions even when local reductions are not possible. Carbon offsets can also help compensate for any residual emissions.
Buying offsets supports investment in projects that reduce greenhouse gas emissions. To be effective, this policy would need clear transparency rules. This framework would state how to choose offsets and disclose carbon offset purchases.
Provide clean power purchasing options to consumers
Community Choice Energy (CCE) allows local governments to bulk-buy electricity for their communities. Many communities have entered into such agreements to buy more renewable energy. Once a city enters into an agreement, residents can buy clean energy at wholesale prices. Residents may also choose to opt out of the program. The City Council recently authorized the City of Boston to enter into an agreement. The City put out a Request For Information, and has released the responses it received.
Provide financial incentives for on-site and off-site renewable generation
Boston residents have access to many renewable energy tax credits and loan programs. Other financial incentives could include:
a lower property tax for buildings with renewable energy systems
a lower sales tax for renewable energy purchase or installation, and
loan guarantees or mortgage-related loan programs.
Building sector policy options
Building policy options
Policy options for new buildings
New building policies would strengthen sustainability requirements for new construction. These policies could impose higher energy efficiency and renewable energy use rules. Such policies could prevent future growth in energy demand from the building sector. Here are some of the policies the team is looking at:
Put in place new energy efficient zoning, building and energy conservation codes
Since January 2017, Boston builders have been applying the Massachusetts building energy “stretch” code. This new part of the building code imposes higher energy efficiency requirements. The new "stretch" code applies to new builds and big remodels. The stretch code is roughly 20% more energy efficient than the base code in Massachusetts. But an even stricter code could make buildings even more efficient. These codes could adopt a carbon neutral or zero net energy approach.
These strategies seek to increase energy efficiency and renewable energy use. For example, a “zero net energy” building uses energy efficient design and systems. This reduces its energy needs. Such buildings then use onsite renewable energy to meet their remaining energy needs. A building may even become “net positive energy.” This means it produces more energy than it uses. It can then sell any excess electricity back to the grid.
Put in place a Passive House requirement
The Passive House is a global standard for energy efficient construction. First, a passive house makes efficient use of the sun's warmth to heat the house. Passive houses may then call for more building insulation to reduce heat loss. Finally, efficient ventilation, heating, and cooling systems reduce the home's energy needs. This standard results in comfortable, energy efficient buildings.
Expand Boston Zoning Code Article 37, Green Buildings
Article 37 requires that all major building projects be LEED-certified. LEED stands for Leadership in Environmental and Energy Design. LEED is the U.S. Green Building Council’s rating system. Pursuing LEED certification helps create healthy, efficient, and cost-saving green buildings.
Today, Article 37 covers buildings complying with Zoning Article 80B, Large Project Review. Article 37 only requires that these buildings achieve the “certifiable” level. Article 37 could cover more buildings, or mandate a higher level of certification.
Policy options for existing buildings
The bulk of Boston’s building stock was built before 1950 and the first modern building code. These policies would work to improve the energy efficiency of existing construction. Policy options for existing buildings include:
Require deep retrofits of buildings at designated intervention points
All buildings, including green buildings, can be retrofitted to save energy. A deep energy retrofit studies all of a building’s systems and their interactions. That includes:
the building envelope
hot water, and
lighting and appliances.
This analysis can find opportunities to replace or upgrade systems and save energy. Deep retrofits can cut a building’s total energy usage by half or more. These improvements save money in the long run while reducing greenhouse gas emissions. Retrofits could be undertaken at different times. They could be carried out at the point of sale, or during a major renovation.
Carry out deep retrofits of City buildings
The City of Boston is also an important property owner. The City can retrofit its buildings to save energy and reduce emissions. In doing so, the City can lead by example as we work toward our carbon neutral goals.
Develop funding mechanism to finance energy retrofits
Mass Save currently offers energy retrofit incentives for both residential and commercial buildings. Building on existing mechanisms could encourage more retrofits. For example, a new mechanism could target rental housing. By reaching more buildings, we can save more energy and further reduce our emissions.
Ease setback requirements to allow more envelope insulation
Boston's zoning code prevents buildings from building right up to the property line. Adding envelope insulation to an existing building would violate this rule. Relaxing setback requirements would allow building owners to add more insulation. Building owners would be able to take an easy step to improve their building’s energy efficiency.
Policy options for all buildings
This includes policy options for both new construction and existing buildings. Here are some of the policy ideas the team is looking at:
Require energy storage and electric vehicle charging requirements for new and retrofitted buildings
The City requires that 5% of parking spots be equipped with electric vehicle chargers. Another 10% of parking spots should be EV-ready in:
South Boston and Downtown, and
in all remodels and new buildings across Boston.
That means that parking zones need to be able to support charging stations in the future if EV demand goes up. The City does not currently have energy storage requirements. Boosting electric vehicle capacity is important to support the transition to carbon neutrality.
Establish minimum energy efficiency standards for rental housing
Two-thirds of Boston residents rent their homes. Boosting energy efficiency in rental units could help tenants use less energy. This would cut greenhouse gas emissions and utility bills while boosting property values. The City could pass an ordinance to require rental properties to meet minimum energy efficiency standards. Programs like MassSave can perform energy audits. This would help owners improve the energy efficiency of their property.
Expand the Building Energy Reporting and Disclosure Ordinance (BERDO)
BERDO requires large buildings (35,000 square feet and up) to report their energy use to the City each year. Buildings must also complete an energy audit or energy saving actions every five years. Expanding BERDO could involve asking buildings under 35,000 square feet to start reporting. The City could also strengthen the energy action and assessment requirement.
District policy options
District energy systems produce energy in a central location. They then distribute that energy to a local building network. Low-carbon district energy systems can reduce building sector emissions. Thinking sustainability at the neighborhood level can also boost resiliency. These are some of the options the building team is considering:
Develop and expand low- to no-carbon district heating and cooling systems
District energy systems can generate heat, steam, hot water, or chilled water in a central location. The utility distributes that energy through underground pipes to buildings. The energy is then used for:
space heating, and
water heating.
District heating systems can use a wide range of low- to no-carbon energy sources. These include:
geothermal heat
solar heat, or
waste heat.
District heating and cooling provides an energy efficient alternative to individual heating systems. With many consumers located in a small area, district systems are well-suited to urban environments like Boston.
Establish zoning code requirements for ‘district energy ready’ buildings
Today, many buildings are not designed to receive district energy. For example, a building’s basement might not be big enough to fit a substation to connect to the district network. The zoning code could establish new district energy requirements. These changes could help make buildings district energy ready. This allows for the future provision of low-carbon district energy.
Transportation sector policy options
Transit policy options
Clean vehicle adoption policy options
Options include both electric vehicles and vehicles that use alternative fuels, like ethanol. Policy options might support clean vehicle purchases, or discourage the use of fossil fuel vehicles. Here are some of the options the team is looking at:
Incentivize adoption of electric and alternative fuel vehicles
A suite of policies can encourage the use of electric and alternative fuel vehicles. For example:
allowing electric and alternative fuel vehicles to use public transit lanes
granting them free or preferential parking, and
exempting them from taxation, or granting them rebates.
Establish taxes or fees on fossil fuel vehicles
A “feebate” program would levy fees on fossil fuel vehicles. The City would levy a tax or fee at the time of a vehicle purchase.
Ban fossil fuel cars
This policy option would ban gas- and diesel-fueled vehicles. A ban could apply to designated zones or the entire City. This policy option can reduce smog and air pollution, as well as greenhouse gas emissions.
Trip-based policy options
These options seek to reduce the total number of trips made using fossil fuel vehicles. This can help reduce emissions from the transportation sector. Reducing transportation emissions supports Boston’s goal of carbon neutrality. These are some of options the team will study:
Establish congestion or climate taxes on fossil-fuel vehicles in designated areas
Congestion pricing charges drivers traveling during rush hour or within a certain zone. A climate tax charges drivers based on how much carbon they emit as their car burns fuel to run. The City could work with the state to set a congestion charge on fossil fuel vehicles, or tax carbon emissions in certain zones. This would discourage the use of inefficient fuel-burning vehicles within designated areas. This policy might also boost public transit use.
Set taxes on gasoline or petroleum purchases
Gasoline and diesel are exempt from states sales tax. But, they are subject to both state and federal fuel taxes. The state fuel tax pays for:
safety services, and
regional transit.
Fuel taxes can reduce fossil fuel consumption and cut greenhouse gas emissions.
Establish regional congestion pricing
Regional congestion pricing charges drivers for road use, using one of several models. Variably priced lanes charge different tolls for different separated highway lanes. For example, the pricing system could charge a lower toll in an HOV lane.
Variable tolls on entire roadways would apply one toll to roads and bridges, and another rush hour toll to other facilities. A cordon area charge would charge road users that drive into a congested area in the City. Area-wide charges would charge road users on a per-mile basis. That fee could vary by level of congestion. Learn more about congestion pricing on the U.S. Federal Highway Administration’s website.
Institute new parking pricing models
Innovative parking pricing models can help reduce travel demand and emissions. Smart meters could adjust the price of on-street parking based on supply and demand. Unbundling parking costs from the rent or sale price of a home can improve affordability. Both of these policies provide an incentive to go car-free.
Parking pricing policies can also affect off-street parking. Taxing off-street parking could encourage redeveloping parking lots toward other uses, like housing.
Promote carpooling, ride-sharing, car-sharing, and High Occupancy Vehicle (HOV) lanes
Carpooling and ridesharing programs help people share cars and commute together. Ridesharing programs can cut traffic congestion and greenhouse gas emissions.
A common incentive for ridesharing is access to High Occupancy Vehicle (HOV) lanes. HOV lanes are restricted for vehicles with a driver and one or more passengers. Their goal is to increase the average number of people traveling per car. HOV lanes should reduce the total number of cars on the road.
Infrastructure policy options
The goal of such policies would be to encourage more residents and commuters to walk, bike, and take public transit. Here are some of the options the team is studying:
Improve bicycle infrastructure
The City can improve bicycle infrastructure to encourage more residents to start biking. “Complete streets” is a design approach that focuses on safe access for all road users. This includes both pedestrians and bicyclists. Complete streets offer separate bicycle lanes on roads and bicycle racks on sidewalks.
The City can also instruct developers to include bike infrastructure in their site designs. Installing secure storage facilities at transit hubs can encourage car-free commuting. Tourists and residents who don’t own a bike can use Blue Bikes, the Boston metro area bikeshare program. The City is also considering opening Boston to e-bikes, or dockless bike-sharing. With appropriate regulation, e-bikes might complement Blue Bikes and boost ridership.
Improve bus infrastructure
Bus infrastructure improvements can help to reduce traffic congestion and transit delay. They can also encourage more residents to use public transit. Reserving lanes for exclusive use by buses can help speed up public transportation. Transit signal priority (TSP), or “queue jump,” allows buses or trains to bypass traffic.
Improve pedestrian infrastructure
The City can encourage residents to adopt active transportation modes. "Complete streets" is a design approach that focuses on safe access for all road users. This includes pedestrians of all ages and abilities. Safety measures include:
curb extensions
raised crosswalks
refuge islands, and
high-visibility signage.
The pedestrian must also be accessible and comfortable for all to use. Adequate lighting, landscaping, and wheelchair accessibility are vital for safe and agreeable streets.
Invest in public transit
Public transit allows users to go car-free and lowers transportation emissions. A public transit system should provide diverse and affordable travel options. Fast, reliable, accessible, and convenient public transit relies on sustained investment.
Expanding public transit boosts its capacity to serve more travelers. The transit system might grow to include new modes, like street cars or urban light rail. Clean technologies, like electric buses, can cut emissions and save money. Last-mile programs might help passengers reach their final destination without a car. These might include:
transit shuttles, or
an expansion into low-service zones.
Tackling transit delay improves reliability and satisfaction thanks to reduced waiting times. For example, bus lanes allow buses to bypass traffic and get to their destination on time. Way-finding and transit information applications further boost accessibility and convenience. Reduced transit fares also ensure that all residents can access public transit.
Fleet policy options
School buses and the MBTA represent about 10% of Boston’s transportation emissions. Fleet policies can help reduce the public sector’s contribution to these emissions. Here are some of the options the team is looking at:
Convert public transit, government, commercial, and taxi fleets to no- to low-carbon energy
Electric and alternative fuel vehicles have low- to no-tailpipe emissions. For example, the MBTA Silver Line uses diesel-electric hybrid buses. Diesel hybrid buses use 44% less fuel, saving money and cutting emissions. This policy would convert public fleets to lower carbon energy sources. Low-carbon vehicles can be electric or hybrid, or use natural gas or hydrogen.
Freight policy options
The team is looking into various policies to improve freight efficiency. Urban deliveries depend on freight transport, particularly trucks than run on fossil fuels. Freight policies seek to improve efficiency. This can help reduce emissions from bringing goods into the city. The team will be looking at policy options to improve freight efficiency:
Electrify Class 5-7 trucks
These would have a gross vehicle weight ranging from 16,001 to 33,000 pounds.
Permitting policies
We could put in place:
designated loading and parking zones
truck routes and hours of operation
anti-idling policies, and
truck permitting policies.
Permitting policies could encourage the use of fuel-efficient and electric trucks.
Freight distribution centers
Improve energy efficiency at freight distribution centers.
Carry out outreach programs to educate fleet owners
We could provide owners information about best practices and low-emissions freight technologies.
Travel demand management policy options
Travel demand management means managing vehicle demand on the transportation network. These programs seek to provide travelers with non-motor vehicle travel options. They can also help to shift the demand away from peak hours and heavily-traveled routes. This helps reduce traffic congestion and emissions. Here are some of the policies the team will be looking at:
Reduce transit fares or pass subsidies for workers
Workers already have access to various incentives to take public transit or alternative transportation to work. For example, many employers offer employees the opportunity to purchase pre-tax commuter passes. Providing discounted passes could encourage more workers to use public transit.
Travel demand management or reduction requirements for either new commercial development or for all workplaces with more than 50 employees
Private companies can contribute in diverse ways. For example, employers might subsidize public transit passes. They can also provide bike parking, lockers and showers to encourage non-motorized commuting. Work-at-home programs or adjusted work hours could also help employees avoid peak traffic or skip the commute altogether. Large job sites can also offer shuttle services to nearby transit hubs or to certain neighborhoods. Parking cash out programs could also allow employees to take the cash value of their designated parking space in lieu of the space itself. And workplaces can also give electric vehicles, car-shares and vanpools preferred parking.
Establish travel demand management requirements for new residential construction (more than 10 units)
Like employers, residential buildings can also encourage residents to go car-free. For example, they can create an attractive streetscape to encourage walking and provide bicycle parking and amenities. They can also provide on-site childcare services and other family-friendly amenities, like cargo bikes. Unbundling parking costs from apartment rental costs can also encourage renters to use alternative transportation modes. Residential buildings can also give electric vehicles, car-shares and vanpools preferred parking.
Waste sector policy options
We are studying policy options for the waste sector through the Zero Waste Boston planning process.
As a leading sustainable city, the City of Boston is committed to reducing waste by increasing recycling and reuse, and diverting organics. By keeping these valuables out of Boston's waste stream, we can:
create local jobs, and
improve the environment.
Zero waste in Boston
Zero Waste Boston is our initiative to transition the City towards zero waste. The City will do this through:
infrastructure and policy development
community engagement, and
putting in place projects as part of the city’s Climate Action Plan.
Carbon Free Boston is coordinating with Zero Waste Boston. We want to understand how different policy and technology options can reduce greenhouse gas emissions from waste.
You can learn more about our ongoing Zero Waste Boston initiative. You can read all of the team's meeting notes online, including the policy options currently under consideration.
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2015 US Gold Cup Projected Roster
by David D. - 24th May 2015 30th June 2018 0
With the Gold Cup coming soon, the U.S likely the favorites will be unleashing a new roster. Klinsmann looking forward to the 2018 World Cup has begun to develop his younger players to reach hopefully the semi-finals.
Throughout the friendlies, there was a heavy emphasis on developing the next generation. For this roster, I include many younger players over World Cup stars.
Below is my starting lineup and bench:
GK-Brad Guzan
After being replaced at Aston Villa as the starter, I still believe Guzan will be the starter after Tim Howard’s 1-year sabbatical. He’s the remaining player of the year at Aston Villa and arguably the second best goalkeeper in the U.S.
LB-Greg Garza
Garza has been the favorite since Beasley’s retirement. He’s taken over the role nicely and is really the only true left back the US have to deploy.
CB-John Brooks
John Brooks has been outstanding for Hertha Berlin this year. He’s getting consistent playing time and should be a lock at center back for the next 10 years.
CB-Ventura Alvarado
I get it! He’s only had 3 caps, but he’s ready to start. He’s played well for Club America, the famed Mexican club. I picked him over Omar Gonzalez due to his potential. Like Brooks, he should start for the next 10 years.
RB-Geoff Cameron
Right Back is going to be a battle between Yedlin and Chandler. Yedlin lacks playing time so I think the battle will be between Chandler and Cameron, who are both playing well for their club teams. It’ll be interesting who comes out here, but my money is on Cameron.
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M-Michael Bradley
Any questions here?
M-Jermaine Jones
I know others have him starting at the center back, but at times, he’s looked out of place. He’s still the best option to pair with Michael Bradley.
CAM-Clint Dempsey
Clint Dempsey is still ready to start. He’s playing well for his club team, but I wonder how many tournaments he has left.
LW-Fabian Johnson
If you haven’t been paying attention to Johnson, you may ask how does our starting Right Back become our new Left Winger. The answer is he took the starting job at left winger for ‘Gladbach this year. Also, he’s going to be an only American player on the national team so far to play in the Champions League next season. How does he not start?
RW-Rubio Rubin
Rubin is inexperienced. I get that. Some prefer Alejandro Bedoya, but Rubin has put up similar in lesser games than Bedoya. He’s played well and starts for FC Utrecht. I think Klinsmann opts for youth. Rubin has the potential to play for a Champions League contender. Starting him would a boost for the national team’s future and his career.
ST-Jozy Altidore
Jozy has been a locked down as a starter for years now so obviously he’s going to start in the Gold Cup. I wonder how long until he faces some competition. The US has Johansson, Bobby Wood, Zardes, Agudelo, and Jameson IV coming through the ranks.
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GK: Nick Rimando and Bill Hamid
I think the choices are pretty obvious. With Tim Howard out, the backups should be Rimando and Hamid.
DBs: Omar Gonzalez, Matt Besler, Timmy Chandler and Deandre Yedlin
All World Cup hangovers. Gonzalez, Besler, Chandler, and Yedlin are all capable and quality backups. I really don’t see much competition for their spots yet.
Ms: Mix Dixkerud, Alejandro Bedoya, Gedion Zelalem and Julian Green
Julian Green is a question mark. He didn’t play much this season in friendlies or with his club. His talent is undeniable. He was picked for the World Cup. Why wouldn’t Klinsmann go to Green again?
I think people are surprised by Zelalem, but if Klinsmann included Green for the World Cup, why wouldn’t he call Zelalem, who looks to get more playing in the Premier League next season. He wants to fast track his young players and the U.S needs stars. Zelalem and Green could be the stars of the US team in the future. Imagine Rubin-Zelalem-Green trio leading the US to victories.
Dixkerud and Bedoya all solid veterans. They played well in friendlies, but I wonder how long do they have left to the national team with Hyndman and Pulisic coming through the ranks. Yes, Pulisic.
Fs: Aron Johansson and Bobby Wood
Johansson is still the backup striker, but I think he has the potential to push really for a starting role. Wood, I have him beating out Zardes. He plays in the Bundesliga II and has played well since his loan from 1860 Munich.
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2014 World Cup Players Who Missed Out: Demarcus Beasley (Retired) Tim Howard, Kyle Beckerman, Brad Davis, Graham Zusi and Chris Wondolowski
Zusi was a tough one to leave out. It’ll be a great battle between him and Green and Morris for the backup winger spot. Does Klinsmann pick the veteran or does he opt for the younger player? For Wondo and Davis, I think their time playing for the National Team is over. The young guys coming up have undoubtedly surpassed them. Beckerman is still has a chance, but I think his days might be over.
Other Players Who Missed Out:
Juan Agudelo, Lee Nguyen, Emerson Hyndman, Matt Hedges, Tim Ream, Miguel Ibarra, Jordan Morris, Gyasi Zardes
It was tough to leave out Morris and Zardes. Morris has really impressed Klinsmann but going back to Stanford will hurt him. If he went to play for the Sounders or better try his luck at a European club, I think he would have made it. Like I said earlier, I think it will battle between Wood and Zardes for the final forward spot.
I have a strong feeling that Klinsmann will look to win the Gold Cup but with younger players who he could mold into top quality. With Mexico as their biggest competition, it’s an excellent opportunity to give younger players a chance to play in big tournaments and prepare for Copa America in 2016.
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Google App Engine Review
By Matt D'AngeloLast Modified: January 24, 2019
Google App Engine's fully-managed platform allows users to bring in their own language runtimes, frameworks and third-party libraries.
This powerful platform lets you build apps and scale automatically, offering tons of useful features like app versioning, traffic splitting and diagnostics through Google Stackdriver.
Google promises customer-friendly pricing with no upfront costs or termination fees. Users pay for their services on an as-needed basis.
As with other PaaS offerings, the Google App Engine manages many of the implementation details about maintaining virtual servers, operating systems and development tools.
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Google App Engine is a good option for developers wanting to focus on coding their applications while not worrying about system administration.
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Some PaaS options, such as RedHat OpenShift, offer IaaS-like features that allow users to customize their environment to a greater degree. This is not the case with Google App Engine. With Google's PaaS, you get managed infrastructure and runtime environments that are guaranteed to scale as long as your applications follow the Google App Engine playbook.
Google App Engine is a development stack that includes support for multiple languages, caching, persistent data storage and basic access controls. If you can design your application within the restrictions imposed by the PaaS, you can leverage key components of highly scalable applications. It's a good option for developers wanting to focus on coding their applications while not worrying about system administration.
Google App Engine services are billed based on usage. Google offers free services for up to 28 instance hours, 1GB of datastore storage as well as 1GB of inbound and outbound traffic per application per day.
After you exceed your free quotas, you will be billed $0.05 per hour, per instance. The Datastore is billed at $0.18 per GB, per month for storage more than 1GB and outgoing bandwidth is $0.12 per GB. Other services, such as object storage, email API, and dedicated memcache incur per-usage charges as well. You can view App Engine's full pricing catalog here.
Languages: The first step in assessing Google App Engine for your application is to review the list of supported programming languages: Java, Python, PHP and GO. The Java environment supports other languages that make use of the JRE, e.g. Ruby through the JRuby on Google App Engine project. There is a SDK for each of the four main supported languages as well as a plug-in for Eclipse. Fortunately, for computer-intensive operations, developers can turn to the NumPy library. Web developers can use the Django framework for their applications. A list of third-party-supported libraries is available here. Google App Engine limitations are not solely linked to languages.
Back-end support: Programs running in Google App Engine run within a sandbox that is logically isolated from other applications, the operating system and underlying hardware. Google App Engine includes a transactional, schema-less data store based on key-value pairs. Known as the Datastore, this service handles the complex management of data that must be accessible to multiple machine instances. Entities are organized hierarchically into entity groups. Queries within an entity group are always up to date and consistent but queries over multiple entity groups may return stale data since these queries depend on replicated data that is only eventually consistent. Developers and application administrators can query entities in the Datastore using GQL, a SQL-like query language that runs in the administrator console and in the Python runtime.
Database integration: Google App Engine developers also have access to relational database services in Google Cloud SQL, which is based on MySQL. If you need to store files or large objects, you can use Google Cloud Storage. Developers manage their applications and storage through the Google App Engine Dashboard. Developers have access to details about their instances, logs, cron jobs and task queues. The dashboard also presents details about the Datastore, including details on indexes, text searches, memcache and Datastore statistics.
Support: Google provides a variety of free support resources, including a help center, support documentation, community support and product guides. Google also offers three support plans, ranging from $150 to more than $400 per month. The plans come with features like phone support, architecture support and break/fix cases.
We didn't find a lot of issues in Google's service offering.
Matt D'Angelo
Matt D'Angelo is a staff writer covering small business for Business.com and Business News Daily. After graduating from James Madison University with a degree in journalism, Matt gained experience as a copy editor and writer for newspapers and various online publications. In addition to his writing and reporting, Matt edits articles. He reviews small business services, including PEOs, small business loans and GPS fleet tracking services. He's been with Business.com and Business News Daily since 2017.
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The Fed is Zeus and the algos are the underworld - Greek mythology is a lot like today's wild markets, Macquarie says
Rebecca UngarinoJan 18, 2019, 16:32 IST
Macquarie analysts think investors ought to consider creatures of Greek mythology to understand the ins and outs of today's financial markets.
By Macquarie's assessment, the Federal Reserve is Zeus, China is "probably" Poseidon, the underworld is ruled by computer trading, and Aphrodite and Hermes, who could "seduce anyone," are communication policies by central banks and the public sector.
Greek Gods, ever fickle, would have "understood Draghi's flexibility but would have been appalled by a stubborn desire to return to fundamentals. For investors, one should either join machines & help Hades or retreat to investment niches."
"Investors are confused and ask when normality would return. Never."
That's how Macquarie analysts Viktor Shvets and Perry Yeung view the market right now. They detailed their outlook in a new report, "What lessons can Greeks teach investors?" because sometimes the stock market in 2019 behaves in such a way that pushes analysts and strategists to look 3,000 years into the past. Stocks, after all, are tossed around by computers, tweets, central bankers, and concerns over global growth.
So they say investors ought to consider creatures of Greek mythology to understand the ins and outs of today's financial markets.
"Greek Gods had a very flexible understanding of morality," Shvets and Perry wrote. "They were alternatively angry, vindictive and generous. They would have understood Draghi's flexibility but would have been appalled by a stubborn desire to return to fundamentals."
The analysts, based in Hong Kong, place an emphasis on how heavily they believe central bankers' communication has influenced the market, and how the market is devoid of fundamental consideration.
"Eurozone is lost in a maze of its regulations while Trump pursues his own toxic messaging," Shvets - known for his out-of-the-box investing interpretations - and Yeung told clients. "At the same time, economists are lost in their models, which have at best only a tenuous relationship with reality."
The S&P 500's 2018 peak was around the time Jerome Powell, the chairman of the Federal Reserve, said we were "a long way from neutral," suggesting further interest-rate hikes were on the way. Then, earlier this month, Federal Reserve meeting minutes showed officials "could afford to be patient about further policy firming" - the S&P 500 has since gained 3%.
"While in the past, communications were there to explain policies; today they are the policies," the duo wrote.
"They create reality, or destroy it in seconds, with Hades diligently dragging 'victims' (whether companies, CEOs, analysts or investors) into the underworld. A misplaced word or a phrase can either freeze or open high yield markets. They can lead to sudden stock rotations, or steepening of the yield curve (after an inversion only 24 hours earlier), or to a collapse of mortgage applications."
Here are a few of the parallels Macquarie makes between Greek mythology and market participants today.
The Federal Reserve is Zeus. "They might not be called Gods anymore, but there is no doubt that the Fed is today's equivalent of Zeus, with rates & liquidity being its thunderbolt."
China is Poseidon. "China is probably a Poseidon, without which global flows, supply chains and output would grind to a halt, just as Poseidon connected the Ancients."
Machines are the underworld. "Today's underworld is unquestionably ruled by technology, with AI, computer trading, algos and ETF's capable of dragging anyone to the realm of the dead."
Central bankers' messaging is Aphrodite and Hermes. "However, the most powerful were Aphrodite and Hermes, who could seduce anyone, both mortal and divine; their today's equivalents are communication policies by [central banks] & public sector."
Put another way: "Although Zeus was the most powerful, Poseidon and Hades were far more feared while some minor Gods like Aphrodite (goddess of love) and Hermes (messenger of Gods and later a token of luck for merchants, thieves and financiers) were more persuasive."
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5Jamaica's central bank is using reggae-inspired music videos to teach people about monetary policy
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'Once Upon A Time' May Bring Hook & Emma Together In The Season 3 Finale
By Christine DiStasio
The time for this couple may have finally arrived: Now that Once Upon A Time's second big bad of Season 3, The Wicked Witch, has been more or less vanquished (for the time being) can OUAT focus on Emma Swan finally? Or can we at least talk about Emma sacrificing her powers to save Hook's life? Please? It's been painful enough watching Emma and Hook tiptoe around their kiss (the great elephant in the room) for this long. And now that we've got a two-hour season finale ahead of us, there should be at least a few minutes to spare for them to discuss where this 'ship is headed, right?
It's been a cruel season for Emma Swan in the romance department, which hopefully means one thing: The Savior and Captain Hook are going to hook up. ASAP. The first half of Season 3 laid the groundwork for their relationship and now that they've got nothing left to keep them apart or distract them, it's officially time for Captain Swan to flourish. Right, Edward Kitsis and Adam Horowitz? And where the first half of the season left off, the second half of Season 3 made an excellent case for these two to get the show on the road. Eventually.
Heading into Sunday night's two-hour season finale, it's impossible for us to not anticipate an Emma and Hook union. Why? Because beginning with Hook coming to find Emma and return her to Storybrooke in the Season 3 midseason premiere and ending with her declaration of emotions during last week's episode, OUAT has prepped us for this moment. So here's where we're at with these two.
When OUAT returned with its midseason finale, we saw Hook venture off to New York to bring Emma back to her family. And to, we'll assume, to win her heart in the process. He went out on a boldly romantic limb and kissed her, which made us all swoon. But still, even after getting her memories back, Emma didn't budge — because of Neal. Ugh. And so we waited because that was our first hint that they were going somewhere.
Since Emma's returned to Storybrooke, she's pretty much steered clear of Hook. So clear, in fact, that he's actually taken to watching her through his telescope because he's that nervous about trying to confront her about wanting to be with her. (Kind of creepy, but he looks so sad doing it that all I can think of is how bad I feel for him.) Following Neal's death, it seems like they both realized that there was no shot in hell that they were getting together anytime soon — both Emma and Hook had strong, emotional connections to Neal and that would've been so inappropriate. Oh, and also Henry.
And when The Wicked Witch cursed Hook's lips and Emma had her meltdown about him being a double agent, we thought for sure that it was Kitsis and Horowitz' way of making sure this relationship would never happen. Well, we were wrong there. Hook struck up a relationship with Henry — which I'm going to assume is how he'll convince her to stay in Storybrooke and not return to New York. But I really don't believe that he's just doing it to keep Emma around, in a more genuine sense, I really do believe that Hook actually likes Henry and wants to be close with him. And so, OUAT gave us our second hint that Captain Swan is a go.
The third hint came on last Sunday's "Kansas" episode when Emma, knowing full well that kissing Hook would suck her powers right out of her, did it anyway. Okay, fine, she didn't kiss him — she performed CPR to prevent him from drowning to death. But still, her lips touched his when she knew he was cursed. And she just didn't care — sure, The Wicked Witch was going to absorb all of her super-powerful magic, but she wasn't going to let Hook die. When he asked her why she'd done it, that was exactly the reason she gave — she wasn't going to just let him die even if it meant losing the battle.
So what does that mean for us OUAT fans? Probably that Emma's going to threaten about her New York departure during Sunday night's finale and Hook is going to pull her aside and really tell her how he feels. And he'll plant one of those now-famous pirate kisses on her and she'll be forced to stay — no questions asked. This entire season has been building up towards Emma and Hook finally take the plunge and now, with Season 4 on the horizon and the town evil dead, there's no better time than the present.
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Chipotle Is Giving Free Guacamole With Any Entree Purchase On July 31 For National Avocado Day
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For one day only, guac is not extra. As reported by Chew Boom, Chipotle is offering free guacamole with the purchase of an entrée on Tuesday, July 31. The catch? (You knew there was going to be catch, come on.) You have to order your meal via Chipotle's website or app. At least you don't have to wear a costume?
Chipotle's offer is in honor of National Avocado Day, which is probably not on your calendar, so just take their word for it. According to the details on Chipotle's site, you can get your free guacamole in a few different forms: free guac on your entrée, a side of guac, or an order of chips and guac. Guac, guac, guac. Has the word lost all meaning yet?
If you feel like you'll be ready to commit to ordering Chipotle online — remember, you'll be giving up standing in line and pointing at each ingredient one by one — the steps for getting free guacamole are pretty simple:
1. Create an account on the Chipotle app on or order.chipotle.com.
2. Order your food and the form of guacamole you want.
3. Click on "View or Redeem Offers", then "Add an Offer"
4. Enter the code "AVOCADO" and buy that food. (But don't buy the guac, the guac is free.)
Also important to note is that there is a limit of one free order of guacamole per customer, rather than per entrée. So, if you are ordering with your friend and they want free guac too, they will have to place their own order.
The price to add guacamole to a Chipotle entrée that doesn't come with it — the veggie options already come with free guac — depends on location, but can cost around $2 or $2.50. This is why "guac is extra" has become such A Thing. But even though Chipotle will be giving out guac for free, it's is probably going to pay off, because, Omg, free guac? I wasn't even thinking about getting Chipotle today and now look!
Chipotle has been tweeting quite a bit about their promotion, but their rival is also getting in on the action. In response to Chipotle's National Avocado Day special, Qdoba tweeted:
It's true, they do have free guac on entrées. But Chipotle versus Qdoba is a vicious war and if you're reading this you've probably already chosen a side.
In other free guacamole news (yes, there really is more free guacamole news), Chipotle recently gave Cardi B a lifetime supply of free chips and guac coupons stacked neatly in a suitcase. The present was in response to one of Cardi's lyrics on the song "Dinero" with Jennifer Lopez: "I just want my money, chips, guac, and queso." A rep from Chipotle told The Daily Meal, "We just so happen to also think that guac is the best green around, so we thought it would be fun to fill a pelican case with free chips and guac cards to set her up for a very, very long time. Maybe she’ll share?"
Until that happens, might as well save $2 where you can if you're craving Chipotle, anyway. We can't all be on Cardi B's level.
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Zadie Smith's Essay Collection 'Feel Free' & 11 Other New Books To Read This Week
By Cristina Arreola
If there's ever a time to fall in love, it's February, when snowstorms have love their charm and the wind chilld has overstayed its welcome. For the next few weeks, the most perfect way to spend an evening is indoors with someone — or something! — you love. Luckily, there are more than enough new books this February to keep you entertained throughout the month.
The first full week of February brings with some bracing nonfiction, including Feel Free, an essential new essay collection from one of the literary masters of our time, Zadie Smith; The Line Becomes a River, a haunting portrayal of the blistering realities of immigration written by a former Border Patrol agent; Brotopia, the Silicon Valley takedown the women of tech have been waiting for decades to read; Text Me When You Get Home, a sociological and historical analysis of female friendships; and A False Report, a brutal examination of the treatment of rape in America's judicial system.
If you prefer fiction, this week brings The Belles, a young adult fantasy set against the backdrop of a fictional world without color; Down and Across, a quirky YA that beautifully addresses the confusion and pressure that accompanies the first-generation experience in America; The House of Impossible Beauties, an enchanting-yet-wrenching ode to the drag culture of 1980s New York City; and How To Stop Time, a love story that spans centuries and will kickstart your inner romantic just in time for the holiday.
Here are 12 new books to read this week:
'The Line Becomes A River' by Francisco Cantú
In his debut, former Border Patrol agent Francisco Cantú draws on his life experiences on both sides of the border to breathe empathy into a highly politicized, often dehumanizing debate.
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'Feel Free' by Zadie Smith
With striking nuance and unassuming grace, Zadie Smith tackles a variety of subjects — personal, political, and otherwise — including Jay-Z, public libraries, Facebook, and more.
'Down & Across' by Arvin Ahmadi
Arvin Ahmadi's debut novel pulses with a restless energy that mirrors that of its protagonist, Scott "Saaket" Ferdowsi, the aimless teenage son of two immigrants who would really — like, really — love to see their son actually finish something for once. Inspired by an Angela Duckworth-like professor who's become famous for her research on the science of "grit," Scott ditches his summer internship, books a bus to Washington D.C., and tries to figure out who he is and what he wants out of life.
'Text Me When You Get Home' by Kayleen Schaefer
You, like many other women, have perhaps already come to the realization that perhaps the reliable relationships of your life will be those you share with other women. In Text Me When You Get Home, journalist Kayleen Schaefer examines the sociological dynamics that have made these powerful female friendships so necessary and, consequently, so fulfilling.
'Brotopia' by Emily Chang
Emily Chang's highly anticipated takedown of Silicon Valley's bro culture arrives this week, and it claims to have a solution for the notoriously sexist workplaces of a supposed tech utopia.
'The Great Alone' by Kristin Hannah
From the author of The Nightingale comes a searing portrayal of one family on the brink of implosion. Leni, 13 years old, is moving to a remote region of Alaska with her family on the whim of her father, an erratic and volatile former POW. But shortly after arriving on the wild frontier of Alaska, Leni and her mother realize that his deteriorating mental health means that they are on their own in their new home.
'American Panda' by Gloria Chao
Taiwanese-American MIT student Mei is on-track to complete the first part of her parents' three-step plan for her life: become a doctor, get married to a Taiwanese Ivy Leaguer, and have babies. But Mei doesn't want to be a doctor. And she definitely has a crush on a boy who is not Taiwanese. She needs help — so she turns to her estranged brother, Xing, who was outcast from the family for dating the "wrong" woman.
'Force of Nature' by Jane Harper
In Jane Harper's highly anticipated follow-up to The Dry, five women embark on a "workplace bonding" hike. But only four women return... and each person has a different story about what happened. Federal Police Agent Aaron Falk, who fans will remember from Harper's debut, is determined to learn the truth of the missing hiker.
'How To Stop Time' by Matt Haig
Tom Hazards looks 41 years old, but he's actually been alive for hundreds of years. No, he's not immortal, but he does have a rare condition that causes him to age much more slowly than everyone else. Living for centuries isn't easy, but he has one rule to keep him on track: don't fall in love.
'A False Report' by T. Christian Miller and Ken Armstrong
Written by Pulitzer Prize-winning journalists T. Christian Miller and Ken Armstrong, A False Report could not have come at a better time. This examination of the way sexual assault and rape is treated in the judicial system is essential — but painful — reading.
'The House of Impossible Beauties' by Joseph Cassara
Joseph Cassara's wondrous, wrenching debut is set in the underground drag scene of 1980s New York City. Angel, 17 years old, is new to the drag scene, but she years for a place that feels like family. Along with her lover, Hector, she founds the House of Xtravaganza, the first ever all-Latino-house in the Harlem ball circuit.
'The Belles' by Dhonielle Clayton
Dhonielle Clayton's young adult fantasy is as vivid, lush, and vibrant as the titular Belles: a subset of the population of the fictional land of Orléans who are revered for their ability to control Beauty and transform the gray-scape around them into color. But there's one Belle, Camellia, who isn't content to simply transform the gray people of her world. She wants to be the top Belle — the woman chosen to live in the royal palace. But when she and her fellow Belles arrive at the palace, she learns a dark truth about her world and her own powers.
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Preview: Five talking points ahead of Bolton Wanderers v Norwich City
Michael O'Gara
As Wanderers host Norwich City on Saturday looking to maintain their recent unbeaten run, bwfc.co.uk highlights five talking points ahead of the Whites' Sky Bet Championship clash with the Canaries.
1. Unbeaten run
Wanderers head into Saturday's game unbeaten from their last four outings after picking up maximum points against Sheffield Wednesday before seeing late goals deny them victories against Queens Park Rangers, Fulham and Sunderland.
The Whites will be eager to record a positive result against Norwich City as they look to extend their unbeaten run heading into the November international break.
And with Phil Parkinson's men slowly narrowly the gap between themselves and the teams outside the Sky Bet Championship relegation zone, a victory for Bolton could see them at least climb off the bottom of the Sky Bet Championship table if other results go their way.
2. Last game before the international break
Time passes quickly in football. Look back to before the October international break and the Trotters were still searching for their first win of the season, finding goals and points hard to come by.
Now heading into the November international break off the back of an unbeaten month and boosted by the returns of a number of players from inury, Wanderers cannot wait to get back on the pitch as they look to climb the second tier table.
With morale high courtesy of recent results and performances despite their current league position, the Whites will be keen to carry on where they left ahead of a two-week break from league action.
3. Back at Macron Stadium
After two tough games on the road, Bolton return to Macron Stadium this weekend.
Following a 3-3 away draw against Sunderland in midweek and a 1-1 draw at Fulham last weekend, the Trotters will be keen to put on a strong display infront of their home fans as they return home for the first time in two weeks.
Last time out at the Macron, Wanderers fought out a 1-1 draw Queens Park Rangers as skipper Darren Pratley scored the only goal for the home side before Idrissa Sylla equalised late on for the R’s.
Now hoping to go one better against the Canaries, the Whites will be hungry to make home advantage count in their efforts to maintain their current momentum.
4. Remembrance Day fixture and signing session
Bolton Wanderers Football Club would like to encourage all supporters attending Saturday’s Sky Bet Championship match ato please take their seats for 2.50pm in order for everyone to be able to take part in the Act Of Remembrance which will take place just before kick-off.
The players shall be wearing poppies on their shirts and cadets will also be selling poppies ahead of the game.
The Club will also have military representatives as guests for the match from the 4th Battalion of Duke of Lancaster’s Regiment and the 216 Battery Bolton Royal Artillery along with family members who have lost loved ones in recent conflicts.
The Club’s Chaplain Phil Mason will lead the Act of Remembrance and our military personnel guests will be invited back on to the pitch at half-time to draw the Golden Gamble.
Earlier in the day, at 2pm, in the UK Healthcare Suite, a wall within the suite that has images and photographs of the Duke of Lancaster’s Regiment and other serving military personnel will be dedicated to be a lasting memorial to all those who have served and sacrificed in times of conflict.
If anyone would like to attend the short ceremony they are welcome. Please make your way to the UK Healthcare Suite which is located in the North Stand.
Elsewhere, Filipe Morais will be meeting and greeting supporters in Bolton Central from 1.30pm .
The Bolton No.22, who made the switch to the club earlier this year before agreeing a new deal in the summer, will be in attendance at the club's retail outlet ahead of this weekend's Sky Bet Championship clash with the Canaries.
Fans are encouraged to arrive in plenty of time if they are wishing to meet Morais who will be on hand to sign memorabilia and pose for photos.
5. Sammy Ameobi
After scoring three goals in his last four games, Sammy Ameobi was named in WhoScored.com’s October Team of the Month for the Championship.
Having fired home against Sheffield Wednesday, Fulham and Sunderland, the popular forward will be looking to add to his tally this weekend. If he were to score again, he would be outright top goal scorer at the club.
Could he again make the difference and help take the Trotters into the international break off the back of a victory? Find out 3pm tomorrow at Macron Stadium! Buy your tickets HERE.
Bolton Wanderers vs Norwich City on 04 Nov 17
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The Cambridge Companion to Brian Friel
Part of Cambridge Companions to Literature
Editor: Anthony Roche, University College Dublin
Anthony Roche, Thomas Kilroy, Frank McGuinness, Stephen Watt, Nicholas Grene, Martine Pelletier, Helen Lojek, George O'Brien, Richard Pine, Patrick Burke, Richard Allen Cave, Anna McMullan, Csilla Bertha
$ 92.00 (P)
Brian Friel is widely recognized as Ireland's greatest living playwright, winning an international reputation through such acclaimed works as Translations (1980) and Dancing at Lughnasa (1990). This 2006 collection of specially commissioned essays includes contributions from leading commentators on Friel's work (including two fellow playwrights) and explores the entire range of his career from his 1964 breakthrough with Philadelphia, Here I Come! to his most recent success in Dublin and London with The Home Place (2005). The essays approach Friel's plays both as literary texts and as performed drama, and provide the perfect introduction for students of both English and Theatre Studies, as well as theatregoers. The collection considers Friel's lesser-known works alongside his more celebrated plays and provides a comprehensive critical survey of his career. This is a comprehensive study of Friel's work, and includes a chronology and further reading suggestions.
Covers entire range of Friel's career
Pays due attention to performance theory and history
Contributors include playwrights, literary critics and theatre scholars
'… an outstanding collection of fourteen essays … an excellent introduction for the general reader to the Irish playwright …' Nagyvárad, Partium Christian University, Romania
'… an excellent introduction for the general reader to the Irish playwright whose 'contribution has been one of the most necessary and profound by a living writer in the English language'. It includes a useful chronology, index, and select bibliography of primary and secondary works.' Hungarian Journal of English and American Studies
'This collection of essays offers a variety of insightful approaches to Friel beyond the obvious groupings of plays and themes.' Wasafiri
1. Introduction Anthony Roche
2. The early plays Thomas Kilroy
3. Surviving the sixties: three plays by Brian Friel 1968–71 Frank McGuinness
4. Friel and the Northern Ireland 'Troubles' play Stephen Watt
5. Family affairs: Friel's plays of the late seventies Anthony Roche
6. Five ways of looking at Faith Healer Nicholas Grene
7. Translations, the Field Day debate and the re-imagining of Irish identity Martine Pelletier
8. Dancing at Lughnasa and the unfinished revolution Helen Lojek
9. The late plays George O'Brien
10. Friel's Irish Russia Richard Pine
11. Friel and performance history Patrick Burke
12. Friel's dramaturgy: the visual dimension Richard Allen Cave
13. Performativity, unruly bodies and gender in Brian Friel's drama Anna McMullan
14. Brian Friel as postcolonial playwright Csilla Bertha
Anthony Roche, University College Dublin
Anthony Roche is Senior Lecturer in English and Drama at University College Dublin.
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Camelback Bible Church
Sunday Services at 9:00 am and 10:45 am
Program Schedule and Tuition
Home » Welcome Pastor Jim Johnston
Welcome Pastor Jim Johnston
We are so excited to welcome Dr. Jim Johnston as our new Senior Pastor. Here are the many reasons we feel so blessed to have Jim ministering to us.
Jim is a shepherd, teacher, and leader who focuses on expository preaching. He leads and trains others in this area through his participation in the Simeon Trust and The Gospel Coalition. He holds strongly to his theology, but does so with grace.
We feel that his background and training throughout his ministry are a strong fit for the culture and emphasis that we have at Camelback of being a family on a mission for the glory of God, extending the love of Christ for the renewal of all things – including the Family, the Workplace, the Mind, and the Arts.
Jim comes from a heritage of Christian ministry and missions that aligns with Camelback’s values. Jim’s own parents were missionaries in France and we were encouraged to find the connection of Jim’s relatives – Rod and Fran Johnston who served as Camelback missionaries in France in the past.
We see a strong, loving, Christ-centered relationship with his wife, Lisa, that is displayed in great affection towards their four children.
He comes with practical experience leading a church body of similar size.
We see an intentional approach to the building up and development of the pastors and staff.
Jim has an appreciation for and commitment to both Contemporary and Traditional worship service formats as distinct and valued cultural languages that attach the Word of God to our hearts in unique ways.
For Pastor Jim’s bio click HERE
Join us for our Installation Service on September 16
where we will formally welcome Jim as our new Senior Pastor.
Worship Jesus With Us This Sunday
Contemporary Service at 9am
Classical Service at 10:45am
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A Story of God's Work
The Lord’s been working in my heart in understanding what it means to be a man of God—what it means to lead and continually point my family to Christ.
Read the whole story »
If you have a need for practical help or would like to meet with someone for counsel, contact the church office. We'd love to help.
Email: help@camelbackbible.com
Our Church Vision
A family on a mission for the glory of God, extending the love of Christ to all people for the renewal of all things.
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Poorly Worksop ex-miner was overpaid by £7K
Court latest
Published: 14:28 Friday 15 March 2019
A poorly Worksop man who failed to tell the benefits agency about his miner’s pension and was overpaid by £7,000 has been fined, a court heard.
Steven Lockton claimed Employment Support Allowance for himself and his wife from May 2013, but didn’t notify the Department of Work and Pensions when he began receiving money from the Mineworkers Pension Scheme, between August 22, 2014, and March 12, 2018.
The overpayment will be clawed back by the DWP, said prosecutor Robert Carr.
Sarah Neale, mitigating, said: “He lives with his wife. They are both in ill health. Before he turned 50 he suffered 13 heart attacks and is lucky to still be here.
Lockton, who had no previous convictions, also suffers from diabetes and has had knee and arm operations, while his wife has a collapsed lung and mobility problems, Ms Neale said.
His daughter was getting married and he had limited financial circumstances, she added.
Lockton, 54, of Westgate, admitted dishonestly failing to notify the DWP about a change of circumstances, when he appeared at Mansfield Magistrates Court, on Friday.
He was fined £200, and ordered to pay £85 costs and a £30 government surcharge.
You can read more of the latest cases from Mansfield Magistrates Court here.
Mansfield councillor with cystic fibrosis relives moment she met mother of her organ donor
Update: Major road in Sutton re-opens after 'crash' that caused 'serious injuries'
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CenturyLink: No Fraud, Wrongdoing Found as Alleged in Class-Action Lawsuits
Written by Edward Gately
December 7, 2017 @ 11:08
CenturyLink has concluded its independent committee investigation into allegations of overbilling and overcharging for services, and found no evidence of fraud or wrongdoing by any member of management.
However, the findings do acknowledge mistakes and lack of sufficient monitoring.
Class-action suits have been filed against CenturyLink in Alabama, Arizona, California, Colorado, Idaho, Nevada, Oregon and Washington, in addition to a suit filed by Minnesota Attorney General Lori Swanson and numerous investor class-action suits. They accuse CenturyLink of cramming or stuffing fees that customers never agreed to for services.
During the past six months, the committee with independent counsel from O’Melveny and Myers and forensic data analysts, collected and searched more than 9.7 million documents as well as 4.3 terabytes of billing data consisting of more than 32 billion billing records, according to CenturyLink. They also interviewed more than 200 current and former employees, it said.
Mark Molzen, CenturyLink spokesman, tells Channel Partners his company is “pleased that the investigation confirmed there was no fraud or wrongdoing … and that cramming was neither widespread nor condoned.”
“We remain committed to maintaining an ethical business culture based on our unifying principles, which include honesty and integrity and a commitment to excellence,” he said. “Our principles are at the core of who we are as a company and we want our customers and partners to feel that in every interaction with us. Our focus is, and will continue to be, providing quality products and a positive customer experience. We intend to vigorously defend ourselves in the pending lawsuits.”
In addition to finding no evidence of fraud or wrongdoing, the committee’s findings were:
* Company management did not condone or encourage cramming, and the evidence did not show that cramming was common at the company; and when instances of cramming were found to have occurred, the company took “reasonable actions to discipline employees.” However, the company’s investment in consumer sales monitoring was not “sufficiently effective” in proactively detecting and quantifying potential cramming.
* Some of CenturyLink’s products, pricing and promotions were “complex and caused confusion, and the resulting bills sometimes failed to meet customer expectations.” Also, limitations in ordering and billing software made it difficult to provide customers with estimates of their bills and confirmation of service letters that reflected all discounts, prorated charges, taxes and fees.
* Systems and human errors led to certain customers not receiving an offered point-of-sale discount, and CenturyLink did not fully address this issue in a timely manner for some customers.
“The investigation confirmed my long-held belief that there was no fraud or wrongdoing at the company and that cramming was neither widespread nor condoned,” said Glen Post, CenturyLink’s CEO. “However, we know there have been times when we haven’t provided our customers the experience they deserve. We have identified a number of areas where we can improve the customer experience and have already made significant progress in addressing those areas.”
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Gale McEndree February 26, 2018 @ 12:50 pm
I joined up for low cost Internet service with direct billing, I tried to severl times to sign up but could never get it to work, I called in for help and was told what I needed to do. Nothing worked and I was getting billed full amount. I never received the prepaid card or as I learned later vaucher for in the mail. Frustrated I sent full payment due and router back to Century Link Nov. 1st, router was received Nov. 2nd. I felt that they were blocking me from signing up to keep my billing higher and there for chose to terminate any ties with them. I kept getting bills stating that my service would be shut off if not paid in full, I found out that is not so, they only suspened the service and still bill. I was also told that I would be charged an early termination fee. Due to the fact that they were not helpful nor did I receive the prepaid card that was part of the promotion I signed up for that any contract between Century Link and my self was void for failure to fulfill their agreement.
Gary English March 4, 2018 @ 3:40 pm
Bill never stops going up. my internet and phone went up to 142.00 per month. I discontinued the service , dropped the phone service and hooked back up with internet service only for 36.00 mo. now after about 7 months my internet is approaching 80.00 a month. don,t they ever stop? My internet is also down two or three weeks at a time.
Barbara Sherrill April 4, 2018 @ 1:27 am
Century Link tried to accuse I didnt pay my bill last month when I had. Their archaic system takes so long for pymt to process. Now this month suddenly trying to bill me more then twice the monthly amount I’ve been paying! I refused, offered less but wouldn’t apply to current bill so I hung up. Received email today thsg my order was received. What order? I didn’t agree to order anything! FRAUD and HARASSMENT!
Carole Louthain September 14, 2018 @ 11:47 am
We are in a rural area and that didn’t stop CenturyLink from promising fast internet and phone service combined. We are regularly without a phone and internet is terrible because of so much static on the line. Calling them for service is a nightmare and last month we without a phone for 3 weeks + and we had to argue with them several times to get the bill adjusted. Well, the jokes on us because they took only $16 off of a $ 120 +/-. What a crap service. We live in a dead zone so cellphone is useless here. This is why our government was supposed to break up monopolies. They could care less about rural customers.
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Brookside Primary School
Ellesmere Port primary remains a 'good' school say Ofsted
Leadership team described as 'reflective and dynamic' by inspector
David NorburyReporter
Brookside Primary School in Great Sutton
An Ellesmere Port primary school continues to be ‘Good’ according to Ofsted.
The finding was reached by Her Majesty’s Inspector (HMI) Mark Quinn at Brookside Primary School on Rostherne Avenue, Great Sutton.
Mr Quinn reached his conclusion following what is known as a short inspection of the school which was judged to be ‘Good’ in October 2014.
During his visit the HMI carried out functions including short visits to the early years and a range of classes in key stage 1 and key stage 2.
He also scrutinised documents taking in the school’s action plans for improvement, minutes of meetings of the governing body and records related to the safeguarding of children.
He held discussions with head Michael Rodgers, other members of staff, governors and pupils.
The HMI told Mr Rodgers: “The leadership team has maintained the good quality of education in the school since the last inspection. You are reflective and dynamic.
“You recognise where you need to strengthen the school’s quality of education and you devise effective plans to secure continuously improving progress for pupils.”
He added: “Along with governors and other leaders you are ambitious to ensure that there are constantly high standards across the school.”
The inspector suggests Mr Rodgers and his staff ‘have created a welcoming school that you maintain to a high standard. You are constantly finding ways to enhance the environment for pupils and staff alike.”
The school has invested in an all-weather football pitch so that pupils have access to a good quality playing surface at any time of year.
It has also developed an outdoor learning area as an encouragement for pupils to improve their writing skills.
Staff have been provided with a quiet room which they can use for their planning, preparation and assessment.
Possible improvements identified in the 2014 inspection have been successfully dealt with and the progress of all groups of pupils has been improved particularly in reading in key stage 1.
Teachers assess pupils more thoroughly when they begin year 1 and the head has also brought about an improvement in writing since the last inspection.
Almost all current pupils make ‘considerable progress’ in reading, writing and math although the proportion of pupils who achieve higher standards is typically below average.
Staff spoken to by the inspector said they appreciate the training provided for them by the head.
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The school has also reduced pupils’ persistent absence but this is still too high and above the national average.
The local authority has a clear understanding of the strengths of the school and areas for development and provides effective support.
Governors have a thorough knowledge of the school and fully understand its priorities.
The HMI asked the school to continue with their measures to strengthen further pupils’ progress in reading and to increase the number of children who achieve the highest standards in reading, writing and maths across the school, including those who are disadvantaged
He also wished the school to persevere with its work to reduce persistent absence so that it is close to or below the national average.
Great Sutton
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Tens of Thousands of Avaaz Members to Chevron: Clean up Your Toxic Mess In Ecuador!
Today, we're proud to announce that we've joined forces with global internet advocacy powerhouse Avaaz to distribute the international petition to the new Chevron CEO, calling for a cleanup of its toxic legacy in Ecuador. Avaaz has set a goal of gathering at least 100,000 additional signatures from people around the world.
Along with our allies at Rainforest Action Network (RAN), Amazon Watch released the petition and with Avaaz's help, we have now gathered well over 100,000 signatures. We'll deliver the petition and signatures soon and RAN is asking its supporters for ideas on how best to deliver the petition to the company to make the greatest impact.
If you haven't signed the petition already, please do so at the Avaaz site or on the website of Amazon Watch's Clean Up Ecuador Campaign.
There you can watch a video from local residents of Ecuador's contaminated rainforest region, appealing to Chevron's new CEO John Watson to take a new approach in dealing with the human and environmental tragedy in the Amazon, and finally take responsibility. The video has been spreading far and wide too, and was highlighted the other day on GritTV with Laura Flanders.
– Han
Born and raised in Baltimore, Han Shan is a human rights and environmental justice campaigner living in New York City. He is an organizer with the Clean Up Ecuador campaign for Amazon Watch.
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News Breaking News
Crowded Chicago animal shelters brace for strays after July 4
Marie Fazio
July Fourth may be the national holiday, but July 5 is notoriously one of the busiest days of the year for animal shelters all over the country.
Shelters often increase their intake of animals during the summer: Spring mating means that summer is “kitten season," and warm weather means people go in and out of the house more often, leave doors open and travel out of town, making pet escapes more likely.
By June, shelters are brimming with pets needing homes — Chicago Animal Care and Control is already over capacity, said the agency’s director, Kelley Gandurski. The booms, fizzes and pops from celebratory fireworks don’t help.
“July 5 is usually not great for us because of all the stray dogs from the Fourth,” Gandurski said. “If they’re left in the yard unattended or go walking without a leash or are unsecured, a lot of times they’ll just go running when they hear the fireworks.”
Between July 4 and 6 last year, the agency brought in 43 stray dogs and 39 stray cats, according to statistics provided by CACC. Gandurski expects similar numbers this week.
There are currently 268 dogs held at the city shelter, which can house 225 dogs in permanent kennels. Smaller dogs are placed in portable kennels for short periodswhen necessary.
Between March and April there were about 40 cats, but the number has escalated to 171 since then, Gandurski said. There also are 33 birds and three guinea pigs.
The shelter is doing a little better than last year — it has 100 fewer dogs — but numbers are still higher than optimal, Gandurski said. The numbers fluctuate daily but will most likely remain high until fall.
When the shelter exceeds capacity, animals often are transferred to other Chicago shelters. PAWS, a no-kill shelter, takes on the most animals from animal control, usually 35 to 40 at a time, said Paula Fasseas, founder of the shelter.
Animal control already has reached out to PAWS, asking the group to help with the expected influx of animals this week, Fasseas said. PAWS’ capacity is around 650, the largest in Illinois.
Although PAWS experiences similar summer population spikes, it also faces capacity issues because the shelter houses animals longer.
“As a no-kill shelter, we don’t euthanize for space or behavioral problems that are treatable,” Fasseas said.
Colette Bradley, spokesperson for the Anti-Cruelty Society, an open-admission shelter in Chicago, said the agency can hold about 500 cats — 300 in the shelter and 200 in PetSmart adoption locations or foster homes — and 150 to 200 dogs, depending on the sizes of the animals.
When the shelter nears capacity, Bradley said, the organization uses an extensive foster network to take on some of the extra animals.
Increased numbers of stray dogs during the summer led the Anti-Cruelty Society to declare July a microchip awareness month to encourage people to use microchips to identify their pets, she said.
When stray animals are found, they are sent to the animal control shelter for a seven-day stray hold if they have microchip or tag identification, or a three-day hold if they can’t be identified, Bradley said. If they are not claimed, the strays either remain at the city shelter or are transferred to the Anti-Cruelty Society, depending on space at each.
To help with overcrowding at shelters, volunteers can participate in trap-neuter-return program for animals, offered at several shelters including the Anti-Cruelty Society and PAWS.
Shelters encourage pet adoption with frequent promotional events. A few weeks ago, animal control had a wedding-themed adoption day, complete with cake for both pets and people and an on-site officiator to perform commitment ceremonies. That event led to a record number of 95 adoptions that week, said Jenny Schlueter, assistant to the director of animal control.
This weekend, animal control will host a freedom-themed event that will include waived adoption fees Friday through Sunday. Adoption fees for cats have been waived for the month of July.
For more information on adopting pets, contact the shelters: Animal Care and Control can be reached at 312-747-1406; PAWS at 773-935-7297; and the Anti-Cruelty Society at 312-644-8338.
This story has been updated to change the characterization of the Anti-Cruelty Society. It is an open-admission shelter that takes any animal given up by an owner, at no charge.
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Swaraj attends SCO meet, Pak Foreign Minister also present
12 Oct 2018, 20:27 GMT+10
Dushanbe [Tajikishtan], Oct 12 (ANI): External Affairs Minister Sushma Swaraj on Friday attended the Council of Heads of Government meeting of the Shanghai Cooperation Organisation (SCO) in Dushanbe, in the presence of a number of leaders.
Pakistan Foreign Minister Shah Mehmood Qureshi was also present at the meeting.
Addressing the gathering, Swaraj said that terrorism remains the most pertinent threat to goals of development and prosperity. "As the footprint of terrorism expands, governments must assume their national responsibility and cooperate with each other. India has actively supported the SCO Qingdao Summit Leaders' Appeal to Youth against the radicalisation of youth," she said.
Furthermore, Swaraj, while welcoming the signing of the SCO-Afghanistan Contact Group protocol on the sidelines of the Qingdao Summit, said India would be happy to co-host the next meeting of the SCO-Afghanistan Contact Group with Afghanistan.
"India stands committed to a peace process which is Afghan-led, Afghan-owned and Afghan-controlled, that can help Afghanistan emerge as peaceful, secure, stable, inclusive and economically vibrant nation. In this context, we welcome the signing of the Protocol of the SCO-Afghanistan Contact Group on the sidelines of the Qingdao Summit. We would be happy to co-host with Afghanistan, the next meeting of the SCO-Afghanistan Contact Group, in India," she said.
Talking about India's initiative aimed at ensuring a better environment, Swaraj said, "We are determined to work together in SCO on environmentally friendly energy alternatives to ensure sustainable development. I am happy to inform that United Nations has awarded its highest environmental honour - 'Champions of the Earth' award recently to Prime Minister Narendra Modi and President of France for the initiative of International Solar Alliance. India has also pledged to eliminate single-use plastics by 2022."
She also said that India would host the SCO exhibition as announced by Prime Minister Narendra Modi. "To honour and deepen our cultural connect, the Indian Prime Minister had announced at the SCO Summit this year, that India would host the SCO exhibition on 'Shared Buddhist Heritage'. We would be doing so next year," she said. (ANI)
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Chiru Appreciated By Sudeep
Sudeep has always encouraged youngsters and has spotted many talents. But now he has gone one step ahead to promote the film of his young friends. Recently he went to watch his younger friend Chiranjeevi Sarja's new film Chirru along with ther actor's uncle Arjun Sarja.
Both the actor's had liked the film and Sudeep even spoke to channels giving his impressions about the film. He was appreciative of Chirru who has carried off his role quite well. "We all know that Chirru is very good in actions and songs, but in this film Chiru has also shown that he can carry off emotional sequences quite well. This is an improvement he has shown in this film' said Sudeep who was equally appreciative of the film's leading lady Kriti Kharbanda who had done a commendable job in her first Kannada film.
Though director Mahesh Babu was not present at this special show, Sudeep said that the director has handled a very complex script in an efficient manner. Incidentally it is learnt that in the introductory song of the film Kempegowda, many young artists including Chiranjeevi Sarja, Yogish, Yesh, Prashanth and Kitty are appearing along
with Sudeep.
Super Audio Released
The audio album of the much awaited film Super directed by Upendra was released in style by Power Star Puneeth RajKumar in presence of his brother Raghavendra Raj Kumar. The film's producer Rockline Venkatesh , well known producer Munirtathna, Upendra were all present during the audio release function which also witnessed a big commotion before the regular audio release. But later it turned out to be a big drama which was done only to create some interest and curiosity among the viewers.
Upendra parents inaugurated the website www.rocklineproductions.com designed and maintained by www. chitraloka.com
Before the release of the audio album there was a bit of commotion when the neatly packed container supposed to have contained the audio was empty which had enraged both Rockline Venkatesh and Upendra. Rockline Venkatesh then took Madhu to task for spoiling a good show by being inefficient. Madhu was also infuriated with this observation and said that all his staff were engaged in packing and despatching the fresh orders for the audio and the mistake had inadvertently happened. But this argument did not cut ice with Rockline Venaktesh who blamed Madhu in a raising voice that he had deliberately indulged in such a dishonourable act. He even went to the extent of telling Madhu that he had cancelled the contract given to him. Madhu was equally infuriated and retorted to Rockline Venkatesh that he had forgotten all the good work done by him before.
But later Uppi's friend Loki caught hold of a security man who had stolen the audios in the box as most of his friends had been asking for it. The tempers cooled down later, but it was than revealed the whole thing was a well planned drama. All this happened in front of Puneet Raj Kumar who was right there to release the audio.
Many top film industry dignatories including producer Soorappa Babu, Ramesh Yadav and others had attended the audio release function. The technical crew consisting of Ashok Kashyap, dance choreographer Imran were also present.
Sanju Weds Geetha Audio Released
Power Star Puneet Raj Kumar released the audio album of Nagashekhar directed Sanju Weds Geetha starring Sreenagara Kitty and Ramya in the lead. Many film land dignitaries were present in the function along with the artists and technicians of the film besides Actor Yogish who has become a close friend to Kitty these days.
Power Star Puneet wished the film and its audio a big success. Though the film's director Nagashekhar who himself anchored the function had called all the dignatories on the dias, he had forgotten to call Mohan or his brother Shyam who had acquired the rights of the audio.
Mohan was just waiting outside the room in which the audio function was held. Film's Music director Jessie Gift was conspicuous by his absence. Sadhu Kokila who had done the background music for the film was however present and had lot of appreciation for the film's director, artists and technicians for making a wonderful film.
Nagashekhar said that Sanju Weds Geetha was his dream project and he had put his heart and soul for the film. Thanking the producers who have backed him to the hilt, he also made special mention of actress Ramya who had supported the film more than being an actor in the film. He said all the technicians and artists have put in their best efforts. And many of the artists have even worked free of cost just for his friendship.
"I have used Ramya's name as the presenter of the film. She is the Sandalwood queen now. For this film she has done so much that I can only remember such things through using her name as a presenter.
Normally it is a practice in the film industry to use the names of financiers or people who have largely helped the making of the film as presenters. Ramya has done the same thing to us' said Nagashekhar, leaving no body in doubt that she has financed for the film. Sources close to the film unit said Ramya's financial aid to the film is to the extent of nearly Rs. 40 to Rs. 50 lacs.
Ramya said that she had enjoyed working in the film and Kitty was a very good co-star for her. She said the music of the film will surely rock as much as the film itself.
Kitty thanked the producers and director for giving him an opportunity to work in a wonderful film which will remain in his memory for a long time.
The producer said that though Nagashekhar had said that the initial expenditure of the film will be around Rs. 60 to Rs. 70 lacs, the film has now cost already Rs. 4 crores. A song has to be still picturised, he added.
Dhan Dhana Dhan Launched
Nargis Babu and his son Kamar have become super active again. They are launching films one after the other. The duo has now completed Reedy Vs. Gowda directed by T.N.Nagesh recently and has now launched another film Dhan Dhana Dhan starring Nenapirali Prem and Parvathy Menon. Anant Nag and Rangayana Raghu are the others in the cast. The film will be directed by Vasu.
Dhan Dhana Dhan's muhurat was held at Shirdi Sai Temple in RT Nagar on Thursday afternoon. Prem, Anant Nag and Vasu addressed the press conference, while the film's heroine Parvathi was conspicuous by her absence.
Vasu said that he was given the story line by the producer of the film Mr. Wasim who is the second son of Nargis Babu. "I am now developing the story line and writing the script. I hope to finish the work by the end of the month. The shooting of the film is expected to start in the month of December. I have been assisting in writing the script by Ram Narayan. The film will be a total entertainer' Vasu promised.
Anant Nag did not speak much but only said that it has been a continuity for him to work in films made by Nargis Babu.
Sudeep In Telugu Movie?
Actor-Director Sudeep who has played a major role in Raktha Charitha part 2 directed by Ram Gopal Varma will be working in another Telugu movie for which the shooting is taking place in Hyderabad . According to sources this will be a guest appearance in the new Telugu film starring Jagapathi Babu.
Though Sudeep has not given any indication about his acceptance of a guest role in the Telugu film and has preferred to keep the information within himself, it is understood that Sudeep left to Hyderabad after he finished the shooting of his directorial venture Kempe Gowda a few days ago to act in the film. Sudeep's producers are also unaware of this development.
Sudeep is expected to participate in the shooting of Dwarkish produced untitled film from November 19. The film's executive producer Yogish Dwarakish has planned for a picturisation of an item number for the film from Wednesday. In the present schedule sequences featuring Sudeep, Priyamani and Sonu Sood will be picturised.
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COMMENTARY: Boycotting bathrooms or just being an informed consumer?
by Joni B. Hannigan , Editorial Staff | 02 May, 2016
JACKSONVILLE, Fla. (Christian Examiner) -- I don't consider myself an alarmist, but I do consider myself a careful journalist, a conscientious parent and an even more cautious grandparent.
Perhaps that's why Target's bold and in-your-face announcement a few weeks back that they were proudly reinforcing their don't-ask-don't-tell policy of allowing anyone -- including a man -- who self-identifies as a woman is invited to use the ladies bathroom or dressing room, was a shocker to me.
Surely when Caitlyn Jenner was Bruce he would have drawn the line at the thought of an individual who "looks" like a man, but who is dressed like a woman – following one of his daughters into a bathroom while he watched and waited in the Starbucks across the store entryway.
I can imagine he might have tried to alert a store employee who would have shrugged him off, and then he might have lurched into that bathroom to encounter that individual and ask them why they would be in that bathroom – if only to be confused when he was told it was because that person felt like using that restroom that day, regardless of who else was in there washing their hands and being a "grown up" for just a few minutes while daddy waited outside.
Surely even Caitlyn Jenner, in her new comfortable self, might be a bit uncomfortable in using an open women's locker room to change at the local YMCA while teens are changing after a swim meet. Does she want to be oogled even if she declares she definitely won't oogle anyone and certainly won't "molest" them?
Of all the scenarios we can conjure for why it makes no sense to have made this into a huge issue, Target has become the epicenter of unreasonable and even unsafe demands masquerading as civil rights.
Of course, people who have gender dysphoria might not be more likely to be child molesters or rapists any more than those who are not – but why should any corporation or public entity make it easier for actual criminals who might prey upon the vulnerable to hide behind transgendered individuals. And why would the transgendered defend or even seek this?
In our politically charged and not so reasonable cultural climate, it seems as if the minority could be more understanding and could advocate for safety, out of concern for the majority. But I guess that's asking for a selflessness that is somehow out of touch in this selfish and self-serving world.
Target has been a family favorite for years. We purchase anything from electronics to vitamins, clothes to toys, cards to snacks. It's not unusual for me to snatch one or more of my grandchildren to take a trip to Target for new bathing suits or shorts.
No more. It's not so much a boycott with me as it is common sense. How will I send my 7-year-old granddaughter with growing independence into the bathroom when she needs to potty, with any confidence (which I was slow to give in the first place)?
Who needs the headache of worrying about whether some person wanting to peep on hot girls in the next stall will be camped out with their iPhone while I'm trying clothes on any of a number of the other grands, or myself for that matter.
No thanks, Target. There are plenty of other places to shop.
I understand this reaction may be a small drop in the ocean of immoral or dangerous cultural mores in our time – but we have to start somewhere – especially when an organization has been so openly careless about inviting opportunists in.
I'm not naïve enough to think my small voice makes that much of a difference, nor was I apparently very popular in the nineties when I took a stand and did not purchase anything Disney, and I stayed away from K-Mart because of things with which I disagreed.
But in this, I'm driven by practicality. I'm not about to be that grandma. The one who has to explain why the kids have to hold their potty until we leave Target.
Of course, I could always promise them a treat, as long as it's not on Sunday. We are always up for a stop at Chick-fil-A.
Joni B. Hannigan is executive editor and director of operations of Christian Examiner.
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Home Magazine All Articles The History of an Icon – The Rolex Submariner
The History of an Icon – The Rolex Submariner
Jorg Weppelink
The beautiful thing about watches is their ability to survive generations. They tell us stories about achievements, family, and individuals that are often just as significant as the technical expertise it took to make them. In the vast landscape of watches, some go on to be recognized as icons of the industry. This series will take a closer look at the most prominent among them, starting off with what is possibly the biggest of them all: the Rolex Submariner.
The Rolex Submariner is probably the most popular luxury watch. It’s a member of the Rolex family of sports watches and has been a big success ever since its introduction in the 1950s. Multiple factors have contributed to its success. Firstly, the watch has consistently proven itself to be a proper, high-quality diving watch over the last 60 years. Secondly, Rolex has been clever with their marketing, gaining a tremendous amount of attention for the Submariner via its role in many James Bond films. Lastly, and perhaps most importantly, the Submariner can also function as a dress watch thanks to its elegant and timeless design. People’s eyes are sure to be drawn to it, even if they already know what time it is. The Submariner is more than just a watch: It’s a statement of luxury and prestige.
As with many classic watch icons, it all started with a practical question. The Rolex Submariner’s story begins in the early 1950s when Rolex director and amateur diver Rene P. Jeanneret challenged the company to develop a diving watch that also could be worn as an elegant timepiece for everyday use. In 1953, the company was ready to put their answer to Jeanneret’s question to the test. That same year, Auguste Piccard and his son, Jacques, attempted a world diving record. The pair successfully took their bathyscaphe to a mind-boggling record depth of 3,131.8 meters (10,275 ft). Attached to the outside was a Rolex made especially for this adventure. After the bathyscaphe resurfaced, the watch was still working properly. This was the start of the legacy.
Rolex Submariner 6538 – View offers on Chrono24Image: Bert Buijsrogge
Introduction to the Public
In 1954, Rolex introduced two Submariner models to the public at the Basel Watch Fair. These two models, the refs. 6204 and 6205, were the first watches to be water resistant up to 100 meters (328 feet). A year later, a third version with the reference number 6200 – regarded by many as the ‘holy grail of Rolexes’ – was introduced to the public. Although it came after the ref. 6204, its reference number and the old-fashioned movement suggests that it was actually produced earlier.
The ref. 6200 is slightly larger, has a thicker case, is water resistant to 200 m (656 ft), and features a bigger crown than the other two reference numbers. Another difference is its Explorer-style “3-6-9” dial. However, none of the first three models featured the word ‘Submariner’ on the dial, as this was introduced at the end of 1954. They also all lacked crown guards. Rumor has it that Rolex founder Hans Wilsdorf didn’t think the public was ready for the thicker reference 6200 and, therefore, chose to release the thinner 6204 and 6205 first.
Perfecting the Submariner
In the years after its debut, Rolex felt there was still work to be done on the Submariner. They went on to release quite a few updates. One of the biggest was the introduction of the chronometer-certified Rolex caliber 1030 to the references 6538 and 6536 in 1955. This revolutionary movement proved to be more efficient than previous movements. In Dr. No, James Bond wears a 6538, thus boosting the 6538 to the icon status it still enjoys to this day.
The first major design update came with the release of the reference numbers 5512 and 5513. Both had long production runs, even by Rolex standards. Rolex manufactured the 5512 from 1958 to 1978, while the 5513 premiered in 1962 and was in production until 1989. Their designs included some major changes: The case sizes had expanded from 36 to 40 mm, they feature crown guards, and the words “Superlative Chronometer, Officially Certified” now adorned the dial. In addition, Rolex had also kept improving their movements. The calibers 1520 and 1530 proved to be a step up from their predecessors.
The Introduction of the Cyclops Lens
In 1966, Rolex added yet another iconic feature to the Submariner with the introduction of the ref. 1680. It was the first Submariner to feature a date window and plexiglass with the now-famous Cyclops lens for magnifying the date. While controversial, there is no doubt that the Cyclops lens has become a defining feature of many Submariners. The 1680 was powered by the new and improved Rolex caliber 1575 and also featured a red inscription on the dial until 1973. Since then, models with this colorful element have become legendary and highly sought after by collectors.
From Steel to Gold
Rolex Submariner 16618 – View offers on Chrono24
Until 1969, the Rolex Submariner had only been available in steel. By that time, the watch had already become an icon with widespread popularity. This inspired Rolex to introduce the first gold version of the Submariner. A few years prior, the company had already had the idea to introduce a white gold version of the 1680 and had even made the prototypes for this watch. Somehow it never made it to series production, and they decided to move on to a yellow gold version with a blue dial and bezel. The ref. 16618 was released in 1969 and added an extra dimension to the Submariner series. It marked the introduction of true luxury in the form of precious metals to the collection. It was also the first Submariner to have a different colored dial and bezel.
Modern Times, Modern Materials
Rolex Submariner 16613 – View offers on Chrono24Image: Bert Buijsrogge
It wasn’t until the late 1970s that Rolex decided to make a major update to their highly successful Submariner and improve its already impressive performance capabilities. In 1979, Rolex introduced the ref. 16800. It featured sapphire crystal and an increased water resistance of up to 300 meters (984 ft). Rolex followed that up in 1981 with an even further improved ref. 16800 and the new ref. 16618. They outfitted these timepieces with unidirectional bezels and the Rolex caliber 3085. The 1980s also saw the introduction of a Submariner in Rolesor (ref. 16613) in 1983. Rolesor is the company’s name for bicolor models in gold and steel. Five years later, a new caliber, the 3135, launched as the power behind the ref. 16610. Every improvement is not only a testament to Rolex’s innovative nature but also demonstrates perfectly how you can reinvent a classic without totally changing its aesthetics.
Rolex Submariner 50th Anniversary
Rolex Submariner 116610LV – View offers on Chrono24Image: Bert Buijsrogge
It took until 2003 for Rolex to release the next new version of the Submariner. For the collection’s 50th anniversary, the company decided to introduce a new steel version of the ref. 16610, this time with a green bezel. While many assumed it was a special anniversary model, Rolex actually made the ref. 16610LV a normal production model with no limited or numbered editions. Essentially, it added a new color to the Submariner family and was met with a lot of praise.
The Rolex Submariner Today
The current versions of the Submariner Date first saw the light of day in 2009. Rolex equipped them with a ceramic bezel, fat case lugs, and a new bracelet. Initially, Rolex only introduced these features to the Rolesor version (ref. 116613LB). However, it was quickly followed by the white gold version with blue dial and bezel (ref. 116619) and the steel versions in green and black (ref. 116610LN/LV) in 2010. In 2012, Rolex began outfitting the Submariner No Date with the same ceramic bezel, fat case lugs, and bracelet.
Rolex Submariner 116619 – View offers on Chrono24Image: Bert Buijsrogge
That brings us to today. Over the decades, Rolex has only made minor changes to its classic Submariner watches as far as the design is concerned. That is perhaps a greater achievement than all the technical improvements. It is what made the Submariner the icon it is today. Regardless of its generation, a Submariner is always unmistakably a Submariner. It’s also the secret to the success of the Rolex Submariner: The combination of a consistent design with technical development made this a watch that pretty much everyone knows and many people aspire to have.
What started out as an elegant diving watch for everyday use has become an international icon among luxury watches. You can wear a Rolex Submariner to almost any occasion: from diving while on vacation to an elegant soirée. All you have to do is choose your preferred version and save up the money for it. In the end, you will be the owner of a piece of watch history that is second to none.
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2006 BMW 7-Series
Okay, you're forgiven.
TONY QUIROGA
BMW won't exactly admit that the 7-series introduced in 2002 suffered from a face only a mother could love, a rear end only Marc Anthony could get used to following, and a computer interface with the ease and clarity of James Joyce's Ulysses. Quite to the contrary, BMW ballyhoos the current 7 as the most accomplished version yet of its top-dog sedan. It points to increased sales numbers, growth in emerging markets, and newfound owners enamored by its full size and unmistakable presence. So now that the 7-series is in the middle of its life cycle, we must ask: Why the new nose, tail, and restructured iDrive scheme?
Well, it seems that despite its popularity with consumers the Munich automaker is about as sensitive to criticism as a teenage girl-those "frumpy frau" remarks really hurt. So designers and engineers addressed some of the more complained-about issues and improved what was already good, and the result is now closer to reaching the unconditional love BMW thinks automotive writers should feel for its flagship sedan.
The most obvious work that has gone into the 2006 7-series can be found on the exterior. There's a new hood that is about an inch higher around the windshield. It slopes at a greater angle into a larger grille that better lines up with the new, more conventionally shaped headlights. Throw in the new front bumper, and the mug looks sportier, less imposing, and more graceful.
Along the sides a more pronounced rocker panel lends some length and reduces the visual heft of the sedan. Alterations to the much maligned rear end extend the taillights into the trunklid, and a new bumper tapers inward from the side to expose more of the rear tires. The changes have a slimming effect that makes the 7-series appear more aggressive. Park last year's 7 next to the new car, and the previous model looks like it slipped out of the studio unfinished. We're happier with the fresh skin, but the real joy for enthusiasts is under the hood.
One thing we never carped about was the 325-hp, 4.4-liter V-8 that powered last year's 745i and 745Li. The last 745i we tested [ C/D, December 2003] ran to 60 mph in a respectable- for a 4545-pound sedan -6.0 seconds. But arch-rival Mercedes-Benz will introduce an all-new S-class sedan this fall, so the folks at BMW have added displacement and power to the all-aluminum V-8 in hopes of staying out front. An extra 401cc brings the engine up to 4.8 liters and 362 horsepower and 361 pound-feet of torque. Aside from some minor intake modifications, this is the same engine introduced in the '04 X5 4.8is SUV, and it growls more menacingly than the outgoing 4.4-liter. The jump in power is noticeable at all speeds and especially if you're partial to accelerating from 100 to 130 mph. (The 760 models get the styling tweaks but keep their 438-hp V-12.)
A 0.5-inch-wider rear track is the primary chassis change bestowed on the 7. The 750i models we drove had the active and adjustable shocks from last year's car and the active anti-roll bars that effectively kept the 750i we drove as flat as a week-old open bottle of tonic water. The chassis and the steering are in such close cahoots that negotiating narrow, blind mountain switchbacks at 8/10ths in the big Bimmer is easier and more satisfying than most cars at 5/10ths. It might be a heavy luxury sedan, but the 750i we drove never felt overweight.
Compared with the work done on the exterior, interior changes are quite minor. A few trim pieces are now lighter in color, and the iDrive knob is a little less antiseptic with its new leather cap. Put the knob to use, and you'll find that, although the menus for selecting the various functions are the same (except for new color coding), the primary difference is that submenu choices are easier to negotiate because all selections can be accessed by merely turning the iDrive controller. You used to have to push the knob up or down, left or right to access sub-submenus. Further facilitating the knob twisting is an arrow that lets the user know which way to turn the knob (clockwise or counterclockwise) to navigate through the menu. It's still daunting and confusing to the uninitiated, like reading Finnegans Wake instead of Ulysses, and mastery continues to be elusive, but work with it long enough, and operation sans analgesic assistance is within reach.
So do we now feel unmitigated love for the mitigated 7-series? After years of gushing over nearly every one of its cars, BMW must have felt jilted by our criticism. But now that the 7-series is making an effort to change, we're again ready to take up where we left off. If they'll take us back.
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BASE PRICE: $71,195-$119,295
ENGINES: DOHC 32-valve 4.8-liter V-8, 362 hp, 361 lb-ft; DOHC 48-valve 6.0-liter V-12, 438 hp, 444 lb-ft
TRANSMISSION: 6-speed automatic with manumatic shifting
Wheelbase: 117.7-123.1 in Length: 198.4-203.9 in
Width: 74.9 in Height: 58.4-58.7 in
Curb weight: 4500-5000 lb
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Zero to 62 mph: 5.5-6.0 sec
PROJECTED FUEL ECONOMY (MFR'S EST):
European urban cycle: 12-14 mpg
extra-urban cycle: 24-28 mpg
combined: 17-21 mpg
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The best meal I’ve ever had
The best meal I’ve ever…
The setting on the frozen Red River is as unique as the food on the menu.
“The best meal I’ve ever had.”
I realize that’s a strong statement. I’ve worked in various restaurants for over 12 years, and almost half of that time was spent in a kitchen. So, coming from someone who loves and appreciates a well-prepared dining experience, I truly understand and respect the hard work and passion that goes into preparing a quality meal.
When it comes to food, I choose my words very carefully. But it’s true, this week’s opening night at Raw Almond on the Red River was the Best Meal I Have Ever Had.
Raw Almond is a gathering of over 30 chefs from all over the world, cooking a seven course meal three times per night, from Jan. 22 until Feb. 11. All of which is situated on a temporary man-made structure in the middle of the frozen Red River, outside The Forks in Winnipeg.
Last night’s opening was an unforgettable experience.
Although the night started a few minutes later than the scheduled time, and the table we sat at was partially in the dark due to opening night electrical problems, the meal was absolutely world-class, and more importantly, the experience was unforgettable.
Each night, the event features three chefs from Winnipeg or beyond that treat 10-12 guests to a culinary experience based on whatever the chefs can come up with.
Norm Pastorin of The Cornerstone Bar and Restaurant was our table’s chef.
Norm Pastorin of The Cornerstone Bar and Restaurant was the chef for Table 2, our lucky table.
He introduced himself at the beginning of the meal, apologized for the electrical problems, and then told us he was going to present a meal based on summer, using summer ingredients and preparing summer-inspired dishes. I was intrigued.
The first course was a cold poached salmon with summer vegetables. It melted in our mouths. It had a better texture than some of the best quality sashimi I’ve had in Japanese restaurants, and right out of the gate Chef Norm Pastorin hit a home run.
The second course was an ox tail consomme soup which had one of the most flavourful broths for a consomme I’ve ever tasted. On top was a baked bread soufflé of some sort and when the bread soaked up the amazing broth, it was an incredible combination.
My favourite dish of the night came next, a duck foie gras on top of deep fried pork belly and baked brioche. Wow. I’m a pork belly addict, and this was the best version I’ve ever had. Easily a 10 out of 10 that left me wanting more.
The ox tail consomme soup was spectacular.
Beef shoulder on top of white beans and asparagus.
Up next was the most “summer” dish of the night, a scallop ceviche with mandarin oranges and jalapeños. This dish was fresh, light, delicious, and had a pretty mean heat to it, which not everyone at the table appreciated, but I sure did. An amazing summer scallop experience in the middle of dreary January.
The next dish was a classic take on a beef shoulder steak on top of white beans and asparagus. This dish was the first time I tasted something familiar and comforting, which wasn’t a bad thing at all. The steak was cooked perfectly and very tender, with a nice accompaniment. A solid entry.
Another familiar experience came next, a rabbit ravioli. The sauce tasted like grandma’s beef gravy, and the pasta was cooked perfectly. Although I can count the number of times I’ve had rabbit on one hand, this was the most enjoyable rabbit experience of them all.
Lastly the dessert, a chocolate brownie, with white chocolate and caramel crunch, and fresh strawberries. A light and perfect end to a delicious meal; not too sweet and leaving me wanting more.
The dessert was to die for.
In fact, that could be said for almost every dish. Since it was a 7-course meal, every portion was humble and every course left me wanting more. However, I was pleasantly full by the end of the night and the portions ended up being just perfect.
Raw Almond is new to Winnipeg but it’s already making waves on the Red River. It was such an incredible experience to sit on a fur covered wooden stump, drink delicious wine in the dark, in the middle of a frozen river. In Winnipeg. In January. And truly enjoying the best meal I’ve ever had.
Cocktail bar tickets can also be purchased on the day of your meal.
All photos are courtesy of Audrey Neale of GoWPG, except for photos of chef and exterior of restaurant which are courtesy of Raw Almond.
Categories: Downtown, Food, ReviewsBy Nolan Bicknell January 23, 2015
Author: Nolan Bicknell
Nolan Bicknell is a videographer, journalist, and filmmaker from Russell, MB. He is currently a Communications Coordinator at The Winnipeg Foundation where he creates and edits video & radio content, as well as manages social media accounts. You can follow Nolan on Twitter @NolanBicknell
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Yum! Great review Nolan. Wonderful photos and delectable descriptions!
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A perfectly timed launch synchronized with the red shades of autumn's falling leaves - today Samsung announced that the Galaxy S8 is now available in "Burgundy Red"... But only in South Korea.
Samsung states "The striking edition will be available first in Korea beginning on November 28, before rolling out to select markets." Specific availability details will apparently be announced by wireless providers and regional Samsung offices. There is no hint as to whether or not the red finish will be headed to Canada or not, but at least you can appreciate some photos of it while you wait for the Galaxy S9 to launch. Rumor has it that the S9 could arrive as soon as February 2018, so you must have a deep love for red to want to run out and buy a red S8 today with the S9 right around the corner. Either way, enjoy this promotional video:
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Sure, the Legacy doesn't set hearts racing based on its nondescript looks or its respectable-if-unexciting acceleration numbers. But with best ride and among the best handling and braking of its competitors, it topped the category in nearly every other measure of track performance.
Subaru has also addressed most of our complaints with the previous Legacy, finally entering the modern era with a state-of-the-art infotainment system that makes it easy to pair and use a phone, stream music, and use apps.
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You are a Supreme Court judge in Bermuda, a founding member of 33 Chancery Lane and in your early career worked as an employed barrister in offshore law firms. To what do you credit your success?
Always alert to the existence of interesting and slightly unusual opportunities, I have been willing and able to take advantage of them. For example, working at the Bar as junior counsel on a capital appeal from the Cayman Islands (which in those days had the death penalty) early in my career led to an invitation from the instructing attorneys to cover for a member of their firm while she was on maternity leave, which in turn led to an offer to work for them in Cayman full time, which I accepted with alacrity. That is how I first came to work offshore. Whatever the task, I have always applied myself to it diligently and to the best of my ability. I am determined and not easily discouraged.
You have the unusual blend of being a financial crime expert coupled with offshore commercial litigation experience. From your various viewpoints, how have you seen the delivery of legal services evolve over recent years?
Technology has played an increasingly important role. It has the potential to streamline litigation and save costs, such as through the HMCTS Reform Programme and the proposed Online Court. Paradoxically, it can lead to increased expense. The existence of emails and other electronic communications means that disclosure and inspection of documents tends to be much more costly and time-consuming than it used to be: sometimes disproportionately so.
How has your rather unique career path assisted you in the current appointment?
All offshore jurisdictions are different, but they have certain features in common and their courts tend to undertake broadly similar types of work. Thus the seven and a half years that I spent doing mainly commercial litigation with Quin and Hampson (now Mourant Ozannes) in Cayman and Carey Langlois (now Carey Olsen) in Guernsey were good preparation for sitting as a puisne judge in Bermuda: the high value multi-jurisdictional cases, sometimes involving hundreds of millions of dollars, which I try in the Commercial Court, and the smaller civil disputes typical of island life are both analogous to the cases which I used to litigate offshore. The in-depth experience of financial crime which I gained at 33 Chancery Lane comes in handy as I am the designated judge for dealing with production orders in criminal cases and requests for mutual legal assistance under tax information exchange agreements.
What has been your most interesting case whilst in Bermuda and what challenges have you faced sitting as a judge?
I am going to cheat and give you two cases. The first case is Re Trustee L. The settlor’s disgruntled heir had brought proceedings challenging the validity of a non-charitable purpose trust holding very substantial assets. The trustees made a Beddoe application seeking directions authorising them to defend the trust. As the first judge in any jurisdiction to consider an application for Beddoe relief by the trustees of a non-charitable purpose trust I had to formulate the applicable test. Drawing on authorities from England, Gibraltar and Australia, I found that the trustees had to satisfy me: (i) that there was no-one with a real interest in defending the trust; and (ii) that there were sufficient prospects of success to warrant the trustees in doing so. The trustees satisfied the test, and I granted them an indemnity from the trust fund to defend the claim.
The second case is A and B v Director of Child and Family Services. In Bermuda, the Human Rights Act 1981 allows the court to declare inoperative any provision of law that conflicts with the Act. I used it to strike down a provision in the Adoption Act 2006 which required that adoptive couples be married as this discriminated directly against unmarried couples and, without justification, indirectly against same-sex couples. My decision allowed the same-sex applicant couple to apply to adopt the child whom they were bringing up. The decision was the first in Bermuda to declare a legislative provision inoperative. It was in other respects quite orthodox in that it followed a decision of the House of Lords, whose decisions carry strong persuasive authority in Bermuda. Indeed the only case from any jurisdiction cited to me in support of the proposition that the prohibition against unmarried couples adopting was not discriminatory was, ironically, a decision of the European Court of Human Rights.
I have found the transition to sitting as a judge to be a smooth one. As an advocate I found that I had, without realising, absorbed a lot of practical information about how to run a court. The challenge is to leave the unsuccessful party feeling that they have had a fair hearing. Treating both parties courteously, giving them a reasonable opportunity to put their respective cases, and providing them with a reasoned judgment explaining my decision as clearly and simply as circumstances permit goes some way towards achieving this objective.
What is the best advice you’ve been given in your career?
Not so much advice as an approach to judging. I am fortunate to share a corridor with Dr Ian Kawaley, the Chief Justice of Bermuda, with whom I have spent many hours discussing law and football, although not always in that order. He told me that he tries to be a judge whom he would have liked to appear before as an advocate. That struck me as a sound maxim which I have endeavoured to follow.
How do you like to spend your time away from court?
With my wife and nine-year-old daughter.
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Egypt Al-Nour Party may form secular coalition for parliamentary elections
Al-Nour Party may form secular coalition for parliamentary elections
Islamist party looks to civil parties for new coalition in upcoming elections
Daily News Egypt June 23, 2014 62 Comments
The Islamist Al-Nour Party has said it may form a coalition with civil parties for the upcoming parliamentary elections, with a final decision on partners yet to be made.
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By Federica Ibrahim
Speaking in an interview with Al-Hayah Channel on Sunday, Al-Nour’s Assistant Head Ashraf Thabet said: “There are a number of civil parties close to our orientations with whom we can form a coalition.”
He said the party is still monitoring potential directions to determine its electoral position, and that any coalition depends on conditions they have yet to finalise.
‘’The political dispute after 30 June [and Morsi’s ouster] between us and the Muslim Brotherhood makes our participation with them in the parliamentary elections impossible,’’ Thabet said.
He added during the interview that Al-Nour had not been in touch with Amr Moussa and his electoral alliance regarding the upcoming elections.
He said that it is essential in any coalition to put aside partisan and personal interests, instead focusing on the common good.
Thabet stressed that his party rejects the collective punishment of formers members of the now dissolved National Democratic Party or any other political faction. Anyone proven guilty of criminal or violent behaviour should be punished by the judiciary, he said.
Political coalitions for the 2014 presidential elections are currently regrouping in preparation for the upcoming parliamentary elections.
Tayar Al-Estiqlal (Independent Current) was the first parliamentary coalition to support the President-elect Abdel Fattah Al-Sisi. The coalition is composed of 40 newly established parties, including several Nasserist parties and former elements from the military. It announced that it will compete on 420 parliamentary seats.
Another coalition is The Egyptian Wafd, comprising several liberal parties including the Egyptian Social Democratic Party, and public figures such as Amr Al-Shobaky and Hany Sarey Al-Din.
Meanwhile the Free Egyptians Party (FEP) stated that the party will likely run independently without taking part in any political coalitions.
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Danielle A. Vann has been featured in some of the literary world’s top publications. Critics and reviewers have called Vann’s writing “enthralling,” “captivating,” and have even called her “the next up and coming author to watch for.”
Noteworthy Reviews:
The Whizbang Series
“An enthusiastic story of action, magic, and familial secrets.” KIRKUS Review
“Mystery and supernatural elements are paired with strong characterization, believable scenarios and motives. Vann is the next up and coming author to watch for.” D. Donovan, Sr. Editor of Midwest Review
“Vann’s characters are well-defined and authentic. The plot is superb, mingling history with mystery.” Readers’ Favorite
“Author Danielle A. Vann displays rare talent as a story-teller. This thrilling book series will leave readers anxiously awaiting the next sequel to this compelling and delightfully engaging read.” Literary Classics
“Vann’s “Tunney’s Curse” is unlike most. A perfectly clean, enchanting book for teens pulls you into a fantasy world with amazing well-written characters, a grand adventure with plenty of surprising twist and turns, and wonderful inventions such as the Whizbang machine, which is now missing and is feared to be in enemy hands. This story is non-stop action with chases, underground tunnels, and even a family curse. I couldn’t put it down and can’t wait for the next book in the series.” Diana Perry for Story Monster Ink Magazine, November 2017 edition
“Danielle A. Vann has crafted an exciting, fast-paced novel for young adults. She keeps you enthralled with an electrifying story. You will not believe the ending.” Katherine Boyer, Retired Librarian and Executive Director of the North Texas Book Festival
“Fair warning: Don’t start reading this series unless you have budgeted enough time because it is written with an irresistible spell. You get absorbed into the world, the sensations, and the mental workings of the protagonist. This is a story that features very complex and enjoyable characters on a perilous mission. The writing is impeccable, the pacing moving like a whirlwind, and readers are carried along on the tide. The setting is also wonderfully designed, keeping readers captivated and gripped tightly. Tunney’s Curse by Danielle A. Vann is an awesome fantasy read, a page-turner with incredible grip from the start.” Ruffina Oserio, 5 Star Review, Amazon Vine Reviewer/Readers’ Favorite
“I thoroughly enjoyed the first book and had high hopes for the second one. Let me tell you this did not disappoint! It had the same great feel of the first, which unless skilled, most authors miss. I really enjoyed reading Tunney’s Curse and am ready to see more compelling writing within this series and this author. Vann’s ability had me hooked on page one.” Kathryn McLeer, NetGalley Reviewer, 5 Stars
“Any time I can read a book that is so clean, yet so adventurous, it is a win-win situation. It is a win for me because I can recommend it to my students and parents. It is a win for my students because they are in for an adventure they won’t want to end. Most young kids have never seen or touched a typewriter. They may have seen pictures. They have so many different fonts available with computers today. The author used old typewriter font throughout the book so the reader knows when the typewriter is putting out a message. This is what I call charming. One of my students thought it was cool because they had seen papers at their grandmother’s house that looked the same.
The adventures keep readers turning the pages. They are carried along on the adventure. The reader never feels like they are on the outside of the story reading along. It is more a feeling of traveling with Jack and Elizabeth as a third member. It has a creepy, mysterious feel to it. These are all elements I love in a book. I kept thinking about the dangerous aspects they find themselves in and if I would be the kind of grandparent to go on that adventure with a grandchild. I’d like to think I am adventurous enough I would, or that my grandchildren could persuade me to. I definitely recommend this book to young and old alike. There are so many great things about it. You have a curse, a mystery, travel, history, and one adventure after another. I am definitely anxiously waiting for the next book by this author.” Sandra K. Stiles, Amazon Vine Reviewer, 5 Stars
“I really loved this book! This story has suspense and intrigue and in my humble opinion is written by a master storyteller. The secret in this page turning story, is in the words that are snippets of power, irresistible courage, patience, and fortitude.” Ladyp50, Amazon Reader review, 5 Stars (Whizbang Machine, Book 1)
Building Faith
“This most "Inspiring" book, is a true "Testament" of Brandon Russell's Christian Life's Journey... "Built" on self-made "Lessons", getting him through the Challenges and the Blessings, of a very Multi-faceted and Brilliantly Talented Life...!!! "Carpenter"... I Loved your Story, and look forward to you sharing future "Lessons"... of Your Life's Wonderful Journey... Perhaps in Book #2... ?!? I Love This One...!!! Vann and Russell give you a roadmap for life.” Amazon Reviewer
“This is one man’s story of faith and how it can be applied to your everyday life. I do not watch much television but the description was intriguing to me so I wanted to read this book of one man’s journey. He has provided tools you can apply to your everyday life and walk your own path of faith. For a celebrity, he has made it an easy read. I would like to thank the Publisher and Net Galley for the chance to read this ARC. Having read Danielle A. Vann’s work, her voice certainly carried Russell’s story in the way only she could.” Netgalley Reviewer
Gracie Lou & the Bad Dream Eater
“Gracie Lou has a problem. Every night a bad dream monster keeps her awake. She wakes her parents up until one of them sleeps with her or she crawls into their bed. Her dad and mom are tired of getting no sleep. Dad decides to become the Bad Dream Monster Eater. Will his plan work? This is a wonderful story to read to children who fear going to bed alone at night.” Netgalley Reviewer
“Who hasn’t had a bad dream? Danielle A. Vann puts children to ease with an adorable, yet, monstrous tale! Gracie Lou & the Bad Dream Eater is inventive. If your child has nighttime troubles, read Gracie Lou. This spunky little girl can make any kiddo giggle and then sleep through the night. Vann has superb talent.” Netgalley Reviewer
“Gracie Lou and the Bad Dream Eater by Danielle A. Vann is the delightful story of Gracie Lou who is scared of the Bad Dream Monster that comes to her bedroom every night when she goes to bed. And every night she manages to run out of her room to sleep in between her parents. Gracie Lou's father becomes the Bad Dream Eater to scare away the monster in the room. The Bad Dream Monster comes to Gracie Lou's bedroom that night with another friend, Pink, which - unlike the name - is scary with a long tongue and finger nails. Laney, Gracie Lou's sister, comes up with a plan of having warning posters to keep the monsters out of the bedroom. Will they finally be able to chase away the two monsters from Gracie Lou's room? Will Gracie Lou finally be able to sleep in her room?
Children will love the adventures of Gracie Lou and the two monsters. The illustrations are bright and colorful and they breathe life and movement into the plot and scenes; they also give all the characters a personality of their own. Grandparents and parents can use this as a bedtime story book and it also makes a good story for read aloud sessions in classrooms and libraries. The storyline is very cute, along with the character of Gracie Lou. The Pink Monster, Bad Dream Monster and Bad Dream Eater are very original and will excite kids. I enjoyed reading the book and I am sure all children will enjoy it too.” Mamta Madhavan for Readers’ Favorite, 5 Stars
Ranger & Keys
“Ranger and Keys by Danielle A. Vann is the story of Ranger, the Great Pyrenees, whom Miss Keys, the Skunk, meets on Miss Darlene Doppler Darcy's unique farm. Miss Keys' momma has been around humans for a while and knows how to do a few dance steps, and she longs to be a STAR! She leaves in search of fame and glory. Darlene introduces Miss Keys to Ranger and the bright side of the story begins from there when they become good friends. They decide to see the world and they set off. The news of their travels spreads far and wide and everyone who saw them took pictures. One night during their travels, snow sets in. Though Ranger wraps Miss Keys in his fur, she is still cold. Miss Lollie, a ranch hand, takes them home, gives them food, and keeps them warm. But Ranger and Miss Keys realize that they are missing Miss Darlene and her farm. Will Miss Lollie take them back home?
It's a beautiful story with a beautiful message that 'home is truly the best place to be.' The illustrations are as adorable as the characters, Ranger and Miss Keys, and they breathe life and movement into the story. The book speaks about love, friendship, and the importance of home. It's a good bedtime storybook, and parents and grandparents can read the adventures of Ranger and Miss Keys to their kids and grandkids. The story is also good for read aloud sessions in classrooms and school libraries.” Manta Madhavan for Readers’ Favorite, 5 Stars
"You will be hooked as soon as you begin reading! A taleof an unlikely pair who on their journey of adventure experience excitement, fear, bravery, and some very important decisions."
Traci Browder, Educator
“A very delightful book with a great lesson! Danielle Vann is a superb author and is writing children's books that surpass run of the mill stories. The characters are all about friendship, trust and love of home. I really enjoyed this book and will now pass it on to my granddaughter. A great book!” Diane H. Amazon Reviewer, 5 Stars
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Case Name Gentry v. Floyd County JC-IN-0026
Docket / Court 4:14-cv-00054-TAB-RLY ( S.D. Ind. )
Additional Docket(s) 4:16-cv-00025-RLY-TAB [ 17-25 ]
State/Territory Indiana
Case Type(s) Jail Conditions
Special Collection Strip Search Cases
On June 12, 2014, six individuals formerly held in the Floyd County Jail filed a class action complaint in the Southern District of Indiana, against Floyd County, Indiana, the Sheriff in his official and unofficial capacities, corrections officers of Floyd County Jail and other sheriff department ... read more >
On June 12, 2014, six individuals formerly held in the Floyd County Jail filed a class action complaint in the Southern District of Indiana, against Floyd County, Indiana, the Sheriff in his official and unofficial capacities, corrections officers of Floyd County Jail and other sheriff department workers under 42 U.S.C. §1983. The plaintiffs, represented by private counsel, sought actual and punitive damages for themselves and the other members of their class as well as a declaratory judgment stating all policies enforcing humiliating and torturous practices were unconstitutional and to enjoin the defendants from practicing or enforcing those policies. The plaintiffs claimed their Fourth, Fifth, Eighth, Ninth, and Fourteenth Amendment Rights were violated. Specifically, they claimed that during detention in Floyd County Jail, through use of excessive force, they were stripped of their clothing and kept in a state of undress in a padded cell in violation of their Constitutional rights.
In the complaint, the plaintiffs claimed they were stripped of their clothing without probable cause or provocation. They claimed this action was done in front of members of the opposite sex, in view of Jail employees, and on surveillance tapes containing images of the plaintiffs' naked bodies. The plaintiffs were kept in a padded room without access to a phone or bathroom and left in the state of undress until given a smock. The plaintiffs additionally claimed the defendants used excessive and unnecessary force through pepper spray or taser absent provocation or probable cause. The plaintiffs claimed, that the defendants were using the same policies and practices implemented against them on other detained individuals. The plaintiffs alleged these abuses were a result of policies and practices implemented by the jail. The plaintiffs later amended their complaint on November 12, 2014 to include three more representatives. One of the new plaintiffs moved to sever their claim, which Chief Judge Richard Young granted on February 17, 2016.
On June 15, 2015, the plaintiffs filed a motion for class certification. The final approved designated class was “All inmates confined from June 12, 2012, to present in the Floyd County Jail who were not on a suicide watch, but were housed in a padded cell where they were deprived of clothing, bedding, and hygiene products.” The proposed subclass would have been “Those class members who were subjected to weapons deployment while confined and secured in the padded cells.”
On February 16, 2016, Judge Young granted the plaintiffs motion for class certification, finding their class definitions. 313 F.R.D. 72. On March 1, 2016, the defendants filed a motion for reconsideration of the class certification arguing that the main class did not meet the requirements for commonality and predominance. Additionally, the defendants argued the subclass did not contain enough members. On July 25, 2016, Chief Judge Young granted the defendants' motion in part and denied in part. He found the court did not err with respect to the main class but the subclass did not include enough members. 2016 WL 4088748. The plaintiffs appealed the redetermination of the subclass on July 29, 2016, arguing there would be enough members. The motion was denied on October 27, 2016 because Chief Judge Young found the subclass definition involved an officer’s choice to use force and therefore could not be used for class certification.
The defendants filed an appeal regarding the plaintiffs' main class certification. Accordingly, the defendants filed a motion for stay pending the 7th circuit appeal on August 8, 2016. On August 24, 2016 the appeal in the 7th circuit was denied. On August 26, 2016 the motion for stay was denied.
On February 6, 2017, the parties moved jointly to approve settlement. Magistrate Judge Baker approved the settlement on August 2, 2017. The settlement detailed the creation of a settlement fund for $1,230,000. Attorney fees amounted to 37% of the settlement fund, and each plaintiff was paid an additional $15,000 for their time as class representative in the litigation. The rest of the settlement fund was to be distributed to the class. Each member who was subjected to the deployment of taser or pepper spray with a valid claim were to receive an additional $3,000. Any remaining funds were to be redistributed evenly among class members with each member not getting more than $25,000. Any remaining funds were to be returned to the defendants.
The settlement fund was agreed to be explicitly for damages resulting from alleged personal injuries and not as a form of punitive damages. The settlement also detailed the policy advising the treatment of individuals in this manner was to be suspended. Additionally, Field Training Officers were to be independently certified, and new employees are to go through orientation and receive training on how to handle new inmates. Finally, the facility supervisor, security supervisor, and classification officer needed to attend Inmate Behavior Management and Training conducted by the National Institute of Corrections.
The parties were to notify the court when all terms of the settlement were finalized, at which point the court would dismiss the case with prejudice. As of January 30, 2018, the court had not received notice.
Taylor Brook - 01/25/2018
Constitutional Clause
Cruel and Unusual Punishment
Equal Protection
Unreasonable search and seizure
Defendant-type
Assault/abuse by staff
Bathing and hygiene
Conditions of confinement
Pepper/OC spray
Restraints : chemical
Strip search policy
Totality of conditions
Government-run
Defendant(s) Floyd County
Sheriff of Floyd County
Plaintiff Description All inmates confined from June 12, 2012, to [October 26, 2016] in the Floyd County Jail who were not on a suicide watch, but were housed in a padded cell where they were deprived of clothing, bedding, and hygiene products.
Class action status sought Yes
Class action status granted Yes
Public Int. Lawyer No
Nature of Relief Attorneys fees
Case Ongoing Yes
Jail Strip-Search Cases: Patterns and Participants
http://law.duke.edu/journals/lcp
Date: Spring 2008
By: Margo Schlanger (Washington University in St. Louis Faculty)
Citation: 71 Law & Contemp. Problems 65 (2008)
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JC-IN-0026-9000.pdf | Detail
Complaint [ECF# 1]
First Amended Class Action Complaint [ECF# 17]
Entry on Plaintiff's Motion to Certify Class [ECF# 75] (313 F.R.D. 72) (S.D. Ind.)
JC-IN-0026-0001.pdf | WESTLAW| LEXIS | Detail
Entry on Defendants' Motion For Reconsideration of Court's Entry on Plaintiff's Motion to Certify Class [ECF# 87] (2016 WL 4088748) (S.D. Ind.)
JC-IN-0026-0005.pdf | WESTLAW | Detail
Order on Plaintiffs' Motion to Approve Class Certification Notice [ECF# 112] (S.D. Ind.)
Entry on Plaintiffs' Motion to Reconsider De-Certification of Subclass [ECF# 111] (S.D. Ind.)
Settlement Agreement [ECF# 125]
Order Granting Final Approval of Class Action Settlement [ECF# 129] (S.D. Ind.)
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Invisible, Yet Influential: Six Lucrative Ghostwriting Genres
Lena Katz | July 5, 2018 July 16, 2019
A ghostwriter is someone who does all the hard work of writing, while someone else gets the byline or author credit. Why would a person do this? Why, for money, of course. People who understand how to monetize ghostwriting may have few hits when you Google-search their bylines. Only their passion projects and major, “Best of” list-earners will have their name attached. In fact, many of the best-of list-toppers will not have their name, because the client didn’t want it there, and the ghost writer was willing to go totally incognito for a price.
On the other hand, many ghostwriters may show up often in Google searches — always with their byline attached to prestigious articles in low-paying publications. You wonder, “How do they make ends meet?” The answer is, if they’re not independently wealthy or blessed with a wealthy spouse, they have a well-paid invisible gig. And what’s less visible than a ghost?
The savvy ghostwriter has long since stopped counting their bylines. They don’t waste time with other people’s memoirs (unless the person is famous) or screenplays (unless their partner has at least one hit film or show). They’re not worried about getting $50 more per article on a mid-tier site. They go for the real money. And that sustains them to pursue their own passion projects.
This article will look at six categories where ghostwriters make significant fees. Maybe one of them is right for you? Or, if one of these categories describes you, and you’re constantly struggling to get “your” voice right for publication, maybe there’s a writer just waiting out there to nail it for you.
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Business voices for executives
From blogs on Huffington Post to series on brand-owned publications to “letters from the CEO” to the universally desired print bestseller — if a business professional has the byline, there’s a good chance a ghostwriter actually did the wordsmithing. The reasons for this are numerous: Business executives are occupied with the responsibilities of running business units at corporations. Successful entrepreneurs are running their own companies. While both types of person might be able to grind out a great written piece if they put the time into it, their time is better spent elsewhere. Plus, they haven’t honed their writing skills to the same degree a professional writer has, so it will take them longer.
It makes a lot of sense for a business expert to collaborate with a ghostwriter for the purpose of turning notes and thoughts into cogent, digestible, impactful writing. It’s time-efficient, and it improves the clarity of their message.
Tech brands and personalities
Even more so than in business writing, it makes sense that tech personalities and brands would hire professionals to be the voice of their company. Many tech businesses exist solely online and in the cloud. They need to sell their SAS or content delivery platform or app, and in order to do this, they need to reach people and make them understand why their product is necessary. Thus, branding and messaging in tech is essential, even though building a brand may prove confounding for the creators.
While co-founders, product managers and certain execs may be intrinsically aware of how their product functions, they may not be able to explain it to laymen — nor impart the value of it. And basically all the other roles within a tech company are not intended to be consumer-facing. In many companies, even the marketing department specializes in programmatic media buying rather than native content or message-driven marketing. And this approach can fail to engage consumers or build brand loyalty.
Enter the ghostwriter — a person whose special skill set is to collect and absorb information about a brand, figure out the DNA of it, and then create a story and messages that introduce it to the regular consumer. Whether this is through clever social media, high-budget broadcast campaigns, a drip-feed of SEO branded content, or turning some charismatic executive into a celebrity, the job of the tech ghostwriter is to humanize the technology.
Medical and scientific ghostwriters
This category is more ethically dubious than business and tech ghostwriting, basically because nobody wants medical advice from people who are not medical professionals. It’s not just that doctors and scientists are considered to have a special cache of knowledge; it’s that people want to get it from them firsthand.
There has been much recent controversy around this, the nadir of which was a 2010 Senate investigation. And yet, many institutions and most private companies continue to use it. Because, consider the alternative: The longest-running joke in popular medical lexicon hinges on the impossibility of reading a doctor’s handwriting. And if you think that’s bad, try reading the hastily scrawled-out notes that a research scientist scribbles onto Post-Its when they’re getting ready to deliver a speech at a conference.
There’s a painstaking method to ethically transmuting medical and scientific knowledge into a narrative. Ghostwriters in the field have a knack for absorbing deep tranches of information relatively quickly yet meticulously, taking copious relevant notes, and disseminating information in a voice that laymen can understand. The good ones also have an empathic bond with the erudite personalities whose voices they become. While many of these writers have some scientific education or expertise, others are generalists or writers from other specialty areas. They typically have a hand in research reporting and other academia, but they maximize earnings when they move over to the marketing arena.
Celebrity collaborations
For ghostwriters who are discreet enough and good enough to get tapped into one of the celeb-ghostwriter inner circles, the possibilities of lending one’s voice to a famous face are endless. There are people who “co-write” bestselling fiction with famous model-actors; and people who write the actual life stories of celebrities, and people who do social media and blogging for A-list actresses. One of the more surprising aspects of this job is, the ghostwriter doesn’t always even get to speak to the person whose personality they’re assuming in text.
Another important thing to remember when considering the celebrity ghostwriter is, the definition of “celebrity” varies. Looking outside of Hollywood and lifestyle magazines, there’s another subset of ghostwriter who create hardback memoirs of political figures, marketing newsletters from famous brand founders, and self-help tips from modern day gurus.
Read here about the life of a celebrity ghostwriter.
Social influencer content
The recent explosion in social influencer marketing and the “influencer economy” has created a new cottage industry for nimble, ambitious young writers. Think of it as celebrity ghostwriting for the mobile-first, millennial generation of celebs. And just as the delivery platforms have changed, the typical ghostwriter purview has too.
Five years ago, writing $50 blog posts for a women’s lifestyle site used to be a stepping stone to a “real” writing career. Nowadays, writing blog posts or shooting IG pictures for “influencers” in fashion, beauty and entertainment can create the same kind of jump-off for a chameleon type of writer. Meaning, one who’s comfortable assuming some quasi-famous other’s tone, style, backstory and day-to-day life. It’s sort of like an inverse of a celebrity gossip magazine, or a memoir writer, because these ghostwriters actually create the public persona and life that avid fans worldwide track on social media. The biggest stumbling block for many of them is that this creation may be entirely disconnected from who or what the real-life person is.
More than any other type of ghostwriters, speechwriters occupy a particular place within the taxonomy of pop culture character types. Credit this to the Aaron Sorkin genre of smart political television dramas, wherein no cast is complete without a quirky, annoying yet endearing speechwriter ever at the side of the big political boss.
Life imitated art during the Obama administration, when speechwriter Jon Favreau became a micro-celebrity in intellectual circles — and in other circles, where no one really knew whether he was the same Jon Favreau as appeared in ‘Swingers’. (He isn’t.) And in a perfect cycle, art imitated life when political speechwriters like Favreau’s colleague Jon Lovett got deal to write a TV drama about, you guessed it, the White House.
Meanwhile in less splashy news, David Litt, a junior speechwriter for the Obama White House, published a funny and self-effacing memoir entitled ‘Thanks Obama: My Hopey, Changey White House Years’ that fits right into his new profile as a a ‘Funny or Die’ head writer. And in recent news outside the Obama camp, Barton Swaim of South Carolina finally got sole authorship on a book about his experience writing for ex-governor, now Congressman Mark Sanford. In the news currently, Lauren Peterson, former Hillary for America digital content director, co-wrote Planned Parenthood president’s Cecile Richards’ new release ‘Make Trouble’.
For most speechwriters, ghostwriting is a lucrative opportunity to utilize one’s own innate rhetorical skill in service of someone else’s platform. But of all the ghostwriting concentrations, this one has the most potential to transition its ghosts into fully realized, recognizable names based on the words they spoke as ghosts.
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Power Play: Where to invest in the United States
Published Fri, Jul 8 2016 3:39 PM EDT
Jennet Chin
Pedestrians walk past the New York Stock Exchange in New York.
Michael Nagle | Bloomberg | Getty Images
Stocks are rallying on Friday, with the Dow, Nasdaq and back above their pre-Brexit vote levels.
Benjamin Pace, chief investment officer of HPM Partners, tells CNBC's "Power Lunch" he has a S&P year-end target of 2200.
"The market situation here is better than rest of the world. I'm a little underweight global equities, like U.S. large and small-caps, " Pace said.
Read More Europe ends sharply higher after US adds 287,000 jobs in June
Jack Ablin, chief investment officer of BMO Private Bank thinks U.S. equities are expensive right now, but given the global uncertainties, he is sticking with mid-cap stocks.
"The mid-cap S&P 400's price-to-sales ratio is trading just over its historical median. Mid-cap revenues have expanded 1.8 percent over the last four quarters while large-caps witnessed sales fall fractionally," Ablin said.
Small-caps, mid-caps and large-caps are all higher during trading, but year-to-date, small-caps and mid-caps have outperformed large-caps.
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Daymond John: 'Quit your day job' is garbage advice—here's the secret to success
Published Thu, Jun 8 2017 12:12 PM EDT
Kathleen Elkins @kathleen_elk
While Daymond John was building his clothing line FUBU, which would evolve into a $6 billion brand, the entrepreneur was .
"I was working at Red Lobster for five years as a waiter as I was running this business," the Shark Tank star said at the iConic conference in New York City on Wednesday. At first "it was 40 hours at Red Lobster and six hours at FUBU. Then it was 30 hours at Red Lobster and 20 hours at FUBU, because money started to come in."
Even after FUBU started to take off, John continued waiting tables. He wouldn't do things any differently if he could, he told the audience on Wednesday: "Don't quit your day job."
Daymond John speaking at the Iconic Conference in New York on June 7th, 2017.
David A. Grogan | CNBC
"Let's say I was making an average of $40,000 a year," he continued. "After five years, that's $200,000 of salary. I would have had to sell $1 million more worth of FUBU product to bring home the $200,000, but I didn't have to do that. I just had to sacrifice time."
Plus, keeping his day job offered security in case FUBU tanked, John said: "If it would have failed, I still wouldn't have been owing everybody; I wouldn't have had this huge deficit; my credit wouldn't have been ruined for seven years."
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Ultimately, the secret to success boils down to one thing, John said: "Work. Bust your butt. Get up before everybody, go to sleep after everybody, and bust your butt. That's it."
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LG EnV Touch
[ Music ] ^M00:00:02 >> I'm Nicole Lee, Associate Editor for CNET.com and this is a First Look at the LG enV Touch from Verizon Wireless. The LG enV Touch is the successor to the very popular LG Voyager. It has a full touchscreen interface on the front here and it opens up to reveal a full QWERTY keyboard for messaging. On the front is a very generous 3-inch touchscreen display with only three physical keys underneath: the Send, Clear, and End/Power keys. The touchscreen is nice and responsive, plus you can adjust the touch sensitivity if you want as well. On the bottom row of the home screen here are five shortcut icons that lead to the message inbox, the dial pad, the main menu, the phonebook, and the Favorites page, where you can list your favorite contacts or group from your phone book. On the right of the display here is a small arrow when tapped you'll open up a list of application shortcuts and media files that you can drag and drop to your home screen. You can also add more focus by pressing the Add button. Flip the phone open and you'll find a beautiful 3-inch internal display plus a full QWERTY keyboard. There's a dedicated Favorites button that leads to a page where you can list up to 10 contacts or groups as favorites. There's also a dedicated text messaging key and next to the QWERTY arrangement is a square navigation toggle, a clear key, a speaker phone key and the send and end power keys here. You can also see something called a QWERTY shortcut, which lets you initiate either a contacts search, a new text message, or a new note, simply by pressing any key on the QWERTY keyboard. As with the Voyager the enV Touch is brimming with features. It has a 3.2 megapixel camera and camcorder with autofocus, flash and an image editor, plus Panorama Mode, a Facial Makeover mode and a Smile Detector as well. You also get a music player, stereo Bluetooth and EV-DO Rev. A, which is one of the fastest 3G speeds out there. You also get access to Verizon's web services like V Cast Music and V Cast Video that lets you stream video clips over the air as well. In sum, we think that LG enV Touch is a beautiful device that will win the hearts and minds of LG Voyager lovers, as well as messaging fans with this beautiful touchscreen interface, easy to use keyboards and upgraded features. The LG enV Touch is $149.99 with a two-year service agreement after a $70 mail-in rebate. I'm Nicole Lee, this has been a first look at the LG enV Touch from Verizon Wireless. ^M00:02:25 [ Music ]
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Art in Victoria Hall
20 September 2018 17 September 2018 John Draper
At the next Committee of the Whole meeting, Council will be asked to approve a Policy for Public Art in Victoria Hall. Intended for public areas only (not employee working areas), Council asked for the development of a policy when Marie Dressler Foundation Chair Rick Miller asked why a picture of Marie Dressler was removed from the Citizen’s Forum at the request of the Victoria Hall Volunteers (see link below). It seemed there were two reasons for their objection: Marie was not connected with Victoria Hall and the Citizen’s Forum was their meeting room! The implication is that the policy should restrict art to be related to Victoria Hall, especially in the Citizen’s Forum, but the new policy does not say that.
Marie Dressler picture unveiling
The proposed Policy says that in designated public spaces only the following may be installed:
art work from the Town collection, AGN collection
photos and painting of civic officials
framed archival materials including documents and photos which relate significantly to the Town’s heritage.
those items that are necessary for the operation of the municipality such as maps, announcements, awards etc.
No mention of restricting art unrelated to Victoria Hall; no mention that the Citizen’s Forum “belongs” to the Victoria Hall Volunteers. There is no specific “designation” of Public Areas other than a generalized statement: “These spaces include the atrium, Council Chambers, corridors, grand hall, court room, meeting rooms, staircases.” (Download proposed policy from link below.)
The new policy “designates the office of the CAO to manage the selection, installation and care of materials hung or to be selected to be hung in the Hall” and in a later paragraph: the “Chief Administrative Officer hereby designates the Municipal Clerk to implement and administer the terms of this policy”. The Policy also asks the CAO to negotiate an agreement with the AGN for them to manage the Town of Cobourg’s collection of “various pieces of Art or Artworks (acquired) either from donation or through purchase”. There is also a provision that the policy should be reviewed one year after the implementation of the Cultural Master Plan.
So if the policy is approved, will Rick Miller then be able to ask for Marie’s picture to be re-instated in the Citizen’s Forum? How does the Policy help the Municipal Clerk (or CAO) decide? On what basis could he refuse?
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Does this mean that the ships bell that was removed from the lobby of Victoria Hall will be returned? Or has it already been returned to public view?
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20 September 2018 2:46 pm
The ship’s bell is on the wall in the mayor’s office .
http://youtu.be/ZGOoSUYiH9g
It is DND property on loan to the town of Cobourg for PUBLIC display not just for visitors to the mayor’s office.
Additionally it has been refurbished (his words) which is completely illegal.
The ship’s white ensign ,photo and crews list on wood plaque are also not on display.
Location ….unknown
The mayor has been requested to return those historical artifacts to their rightful display in the foyer for public display but has done nothing in spite of myself and a couple of other veterans asking many months ago.
I understand that the CAO has responsibility for display items in the town hall.
21 September 2018 9:33 am
gerinator
Given the above from John it appears that the CAO/Town Clerk are responsible for the finding and reclaiming of the Bell, the white ensign, the photo and the crews list (on wood plaque). Is a note to Stephen appropriate at this point?
From the mayor hopefully.
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Amazon to Launch Content Delivery Network
Amazon Web Services is planning to launch a content delivery network (CDN), adding a name-brand low cost competitor to an already crowded sector.
Rich Miller | Sep 18, 2008
Amazon Web Services is planning to launch a content delivery network, adding a name-brand low cost competitor to an already crowded sector. Amazon's entry figures to be bad news for the many venture-backed CDN startups seeking to challenge market leaders Akamai (AKAM) and Limelight (LLNW).
Amazon said the new service "will provide a high performance method of distributing content to end users, giving your customers low latency and high data transfer rates when they access your objects." There will be no minimum fees or commitments - a common practice for some CDNs - and users will pay only for what they use. The service will deliver files stored on Amazon's S3 storage service.
"This is an important first step in expanding the cloud to give developers even more control over how their applications and their data are served by the cloud," said Amazon CTO Werner Vogels, who said the service is in private beta but will be "widely available before the end of the year."
Amazon Web Services evangelist Jeff Barr explains how the service will work: "You will start by storing your content in an Amazon S3 bucket and then marking the content as publicly readable," Jeff writes. "Next you'll make a single API call to register the bucket. The call will return a domain name that you'll use to refer to your content in your web page or application. When clients request the object via the returned domain name they'll be routed to the nearest edge location, for high performance delivery."
Amazon's utility computing service has been used as a makeshift CDN since 2006. The new service offers only HTTP caching, which limits its competitive impact upon Akamai and Limelight, according to Dan Rayburn at the Business of Online Video.
"The offering won't support streaming, live broadcasting, or provide many of the other products and services that video content owners need," Dan writes. "While those are potential features that Amazon may offer down the road, the real story here is that Amazon is going to offer a high performance method of distributing content with low latency and high data transfer rates. The service will be cheap, rock-solid and targeted to the masses."
That's problematic for the newer entries in the CDN market (which now numbers more than 50 service providers), and especially so for those positioned as a cheaper alternative to Akamai.
The Amazon CDN may prompt additional interest in the exact location of Amazon's data centers, a topic the company generally doesn't discuss. Amazon says only that the CDN will "use a global network of edge locations on three continents to deliver your content from the most appropriate location."
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Strutters, Allegiance Elite combine to form "Fusion" corps
Fusion will be the name of the new corps created by the Strutters-Allegiance Elite merger. Fusion's instructional staff will be made up of members of both corps.
Fusion's first camp, in November, in Calgary, Alberta.
"This partnership, formed in November of 2003, is proving to be beyond successful and surpassing any results we ever dreamed of it having. The combining of the staff is a huge benefit to both groups. With knowledge being shared and exchanged freely all involved are sure to end this year on a higher level then they have ever been. The members are being challenged to more degrees than they have ever experienced and very much enjoying the new camaraderie amongst the two groups. We are sure many great memories will be made throughout this endeavor," said Dennie Hirsch, director of the Strutters, who will share Fusion's directorship responsibilities with Allegiance Elite director Jim Deck. Fusion's 2004 program will be called "Essence of Spirit," and it will feature the music of Stephen Melillo. The program's sections will be called "Godspeed," "The Touchstone (a prayer before battle)," "The Chosen" and "Wait of the World." The corps' design team will consist of brass arranger Jim Wells, battery arranger Ian Hale, front line arranger, Robin Fulbrook, drill designer Dennie Hirsch (also a corps director), and color guard choreographers Tanis Lowey and Romee Caro.
Fusion's brass staff includes Anthony Bissoon, Stacy Carmichael and Vince Strem. The color guard staff consists of Tanis Lowey, Romee Caro and Tara Kristensen.
Dennie Hirsch, Mitchell Hirsch, Ryan Hirsch and Matt Ring comprise the corps' visual staff. Ian Hale (battery), Steve Kress (battery), Troy Davis (battery), Chad McMahon (battery), James Kerr (battery), Robin Fulbrook (front line) and Carrie Gontowiuk (front line) will comprise the corps' percussion staff.
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Yves became a cyclist at the age of 17. After 11 years of judo, he earned his black belt and wanted to do something different. His cousin was a good cyclist at the time, and he decided to follow in his footsteps. “Cycling is a hard sport, and I like to be on the road and see a lot of things while working. Also, the Classics are not far from my home, which makes me love them even more. I love to ride on the cobbles”. “Lampy”, as friends and teammates call him, is a son of a farmer, which helped him develop a love for nature.
In 2018, he stepped up a notch and adorned his palmares with three big victories: Dwars door Vlaanderen (which he won for the second consecutive time – a performance no other rider has achieved since the inception of the beautiful but hard Belgian Classic), the National Road Race Championships, won in style after a stunning solo attack, and the World TTT Championships.
“I feel that I’ve developed even more in the past season and became a more complete rider; I’m now much stronger in longer races, which was important for the Classics that I love so much. I want to keep building on that, to continue working for the team and seize the chance whenever I get it”, said Yves ahead of his fifth season with Deceuninck – Quick-Step.
UCI Ranking37
# wins1
# top-10 positions16
Race distance8634 km
Days of racing52
Previous teams
2019 - Deceuninck - Quick Step (WT)
06/07 » 28/07 Tour de France
15/07 33 Stage 10 217.5 km
14/07 158 Stage 9 170.5 km
13/07 132 Stage 8 200 km
12/07 77 Stage 7 230 km
07/07 3 Stage 2 Time Trial 27.6 km
06/07 50 Stage 1 194.5 km
30/06 10 National Championships Belgium - Road Race 224 km
27/06 2 National Championships Belgium - ITT 38.3 km
15/06 » 23/06 Tour de Suisse
15/06 15 Stage 1 Time Trial 9.5 km
28/05 » 02/06 Tour of Norway
9 Points Classification
23 General Classification
02/06 6 Stage 6 175.1 km
14/04 3 Paris-Roubaix 257 km
07/04 17 Ronde van Vlaanderen - Tour des Flandres 267 km
03/04 8 Dwars door Vlaanderen - A travers la Flandre 182.6 km
31/03 77 Gent-Wevelgem in Flanders Fields 249.5 km
29/03 18 E3 BinckBank Classic 204 km
23/03 66 Milano-Sanremo 291 km
13/03 » 19/03 Tirreno-Adriatico
25 Points Classification
19/03 5 Stage 7 Time Trial 10 km
09/03 11 Strade Bianche 184 km
03/03 5 Kuurne-Bruxelles-Kuurne 201.1 km
02/03 7 Omloop Het Nieuwsblad Elite 200 km
20/02 » 24/02 Volta ao Algarve em Bicicleta
14/02 » 17/02 Tour de la Provence
14/02 6 Stage 1 Time Trial 8.9 km
2018 - Quick-Step Floors (WT)
07/10 73 Paris - Tours Elite 214.5 km
02/10 2 Binche - Chimay - Binche / Memorial Frank Vandenbroucke 197 km
23/09 1 World Championships - TTT 62.8 km
12/09 » 16/09 Okolo Slovenska
15 Mountains Classification
12/09 2 Prologue 1.9 km
01/09 41 Brussels Cycling Classic 201.4 km
24/08 5 Great War Remembrance Race 192.7 km
13/08 » 19/08 Binck Bank Tour
14/08 10 Stage 2 Time Trial 12.7 km
08/08 4 European Continental Championships - ITT 45.7 km
29/07 30 Stage 21 116 km
28/07 86 Stage 20 Time Trial 31 km
27/07 125 Stage 19 200.5 km
25/07 81 Stage 17 65 km
22/07 125 Stage 15 181 km
20/07 6 Stage 13 169.5 km
14/07 9 Stage 8 181 km
24/06 1 National Championships Belgium - Road Race 223.6 km
17/06 19 Stage 9 Time Trial 34 km
01/05 26 Eschborn-Frankfurt 212.5 km
08/04 28 Paris-Roubaix 257 km
01/04 29 Ronde van Vlaanderen - Tour des Flandres 264.7 km
28/03 1 Dwars door Vlaanderen - A travers la Flandre 180 km
23/03 17 Record Bank E3 Harelbeke 206.5 km
16/03 66 Handzame Classic 204.1 km
04/03 » 11/03 Paris - Nice
25/02 12 Kuurne-Bruxelles-Kuurne 200.1 km
24/02 36 Omloop Het Nieuwsblad Elite 196.2 km
8 Mountains Classification
105 General Classification
06/02 » 10/02 Dubai Tour
08/10 7 Paris-Tours Elite 234.5 km
03/10 25 Sparkassen Münsterland Giro 198.7 km
01/10 30 Tour de l'Eurométropole 188.6 km
30/09 15 Omloop Eurometropool 177 km
20/09 23 World Championships - ITT 31 km
19/08 » 10/09 Vuelta a España
05/09 13 Stage 16 Time Trial 40.2 km
07/08 » 13/08 BinckBank Tour
08/08 6 Stage 2 Time Trial 9 km
30/07 21 Prudential RideLondon-Surrey Classic 185.9 km
19/07 24 Grand Prix Cerami 208.5 km
25/06 8 National Championships Belgium - Road Race 233 km
10/06 14 Stage 1 Time Trial 6 km
24/05 » 28/05 Baloise Belgium Tour
02/04 36 Ronde van Vlaanderen / Tour des Flandres 260 km
26/03 49 Gent-Wevelgem in Flanders Fields 249 km
22/03 1 Dwars door Vlaanderen / A travers la Flandre 203.4 km
25/02 97 Omloop Het Nieuwsblad 198.3 km
14/02 » 19/02 Tour of Oman
01/02 » 05/02 Volta a la Comunitat Valenciana
05/02 4 Stage 5 51.2 km
2016 - Etixx - Quick Step (WT)
12/10 7 World Championships - ITT 40 km
09/10 1 World Championships - TTT 40 km
15/09 6 UEC Road European Championships - ITT 45 km
09/09 4 Stage 19 Time Trial 37 km
02/08 » 06/08 Vuelta a Burgos
03/08 3 Stage 2 Time Trial 10.72 km
23/07 » 27/07 Tour de Wallonie
20/07 18 Grand Prix Cerami 211 km
23/06 2 National Championships Belgium - ITT 38 km
04/06 22 Heistse Pijl - Heist op den Berg 195.2 km
9 General Classification
25/05 5 Prologue 6 km
04/05 » 08/05 4 Jours de Dunkerque / Tour du Nord-pas-de-Calais
01/05 5 Rund um den Finanzplatz Eschborn-Frankfurt 206.8 km
09/03 » 15/03 Tirreno - Adriatico
27 Youth Classification
15/03 14 Stage 7 Time Trial 10.05 km
31/01 18 Trofeo Playa de Palma - Palma 161.5 km
11/10 6 Paris - Tours Elite 231 km
23/09 31 World Championships - ITT 53.5 km
13/09 64 Grand Prix Cycliste de Montréal 205.6 km
11/09 68 Grand Prix Cycliste de Québec 201.6 km
06/09 78 GP de Fourmies / La Voix du Nord 205 km
30/08 123 GP Ouest France - Plouay 229.1 km
10/08 » 16/08 Eneco Tour
02/08 10 Prudential RideLondon 200 km
17/06 » 21/06 Ster ZLM Toer GP Jan van Heeswijk
14/06 9 Rund um Köln 196.7 km
27/05 8 Prologue 6.85 km
10/05 » 17/05 Amgen Tour of California
12/04 7 Paris - Roubaix 253.5 km
08/04 111 Scheldeprijs 200 km
05/04 24 Ronde van Vlaanderen / Tour des Flandres 264.9 km
31/03 » 02/04 Driedaagse De Panne-Koksijde
27/03 21 E3 Harelbeke 215.3 km
25/03 17 Dwars door Vlaanderen / A travers la Flandre 200.2 km
21/03 4 Ronde van Zeeland Seaports 196.1 km
18/03 81 Nokere Koerse - Danilith Classic 197.7 km
06/03 » 08/03 Driedaagse van West-Vlaanderen
1 Youth Classification
04/03 5 Le Samyn 201 km
01/03 72 Kuurne-Bruxelles-Kuurne 193 km
01/02 24 Cadel Evans Great Ocean Road Race 174 km
20/01 » 25/01 Santos Tour Down Under
25/01 22 Stage 6 90 km
2014 - Topsport Vlaanderen - Baloise (PCT)
03/10 103 Sparkassen Münsterland Giro 205 km
21/09 17 World Championships - TTT 57.12 km
17/09 12 Grand Prix de Wallonie 198.2 km
14/09 101 Grote Prijs Jef Scherens - Rondom Leuven 183.3 km
22/08 1 Arnhem Veenendaal Classic 195.7 km
03/08 62 La Poly Normande 157 km
25/06 9 Halle-Ingooigem 199.9 km
18/06 21 Prologue 7 km
24/05 » 25/05 World Ports Classic
13/04 108 Paris - Roubaix 257 km
01/04 » 03/04 VDK-Driedaagse De Panne-Koksijde
28/03 36 E3 Harelbeke 211 km
26/03 27 Dwars door Vlaanderen / A travers la Flandre 201 km
16/03 50 Energiewacht Dwars door Drenthe 202.7 km
15/03 5 Albert Achterhes Pet Ronde van Drenthe 204.7 km
02/03 4 Kuurne-Bruxelles-Kuurne 197 km
19/02 » 23/02 Vuelta a Andalucia Ruta Ciclista Del Sol
19/02 22 Prologue 7.3 km
05/02 » 09/02 Etoile de Bessèges
03/10 » 06/10 Tour de l'Eurométropole
23/09 14 World Championships U23 - ITT 43.49 km
15/09 12 Chrono Champenois Masculin International 33.4 km
08/09 109 GP de Fourmies / La Voix du Nord 205 km
25/08 5 Châteauroux Classic de l'Indre Trophée Fenioux 200.4 km
21/08 9 Druivenkoers - Overijse 194 km
16/08 » 18/08 Tour des Fjords
31/07 » 04/08 Post Danmark Rundt - Tour of Denmark
21/07 13 European Championships U23 - Road Race 165 km
19/07 13 European Championships U23 - ITT 23 km
11/07 1 GP van de stad Geel 163.9 km
09/06 100 Garmin ProRace Berlin 184.6 km
02/06 15 Ronde van Zeeland Seaports 197.2 km
18/05 130 Grand Prix Criquielion 181.4 km
12/05 98 Rund um Köln 192.6 km
09/05 74 Ronde van Limburg 206 km
01/05 » 05/05 4 Jours de Dunkerque - Tour du Nord-Pas-de-Calais
14/04 76 Tro-Bro Léon 203.8 km
11/04 29 GP de Denain Porte du Hainaut 199 km
03/04 84 Scheldeprijs 204 km
20/03 37 Dwars door Vlaanderen 199.7 km
15/03 75 Handzame Classic 196 km
10/03 28 Kattekoers 174 km
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Starbucks Increases Worker Pay, Introduces New Benefits
The company joins others in promoting employee welfare with more than $250 million in benefits
by Geneva Hutcheson
Wednesday, January 24th, 2018
Responding to the new U.S. corporate tax rates, and the resulting savings, the coffee chain will increase employees’ pay and benefits according to CNBC. Starbucks follows in the footsteps of Walmart who, setting the tone for amicable relations between large retailers and their employees, introduced paid parental leave and cash bonuses earlier this month.
In application, these new employee perks will enact a one-time bonus—in the form of a stock grant, increased wages, and sick and parental leave according to the Chicago Tribune. These perks not only allow company to set itself apart in a competitive labor market, but will also offer a sense of security to employees, as repealing these promises would be a potentially risky move for the retailer.
Chief Executive Kevin Johnson wrote in a letter to employees, “Investing in our partners has long been our strategy, and due to the recent changes in U.S. tax law, we are able to accelerate some significant partner investments.”
Though these employee perks are generous, Starbucks is in an ideal position to make them.
According to Reuters Credit Suisse Analyst Jason West estimates that the 8-9% decrease in the company’s tax rates will save the company $425 million annually; the new perks will have a combined worth of just over $250 million.
Starbucks’ Manager, Global Corporate Communications Reggie Borges spoke on the subject: “Historically, we've shown we're constantly thinking of ways for partners to share in our company's success, from health care to stock grants.”
Referring to its employees as “partners” is indicative of the retailer’s attitude toward its workers; Starbucks has gone so far as to extend sick leave not only to the employee, but also to allow employees to use their sick leave to care for ill family members.
Borges commented that the new perks are not a direct result of the tax cuts, but rather that the tax cuts have allowed the company to mount its plans more rapidly.
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Incorporated in Belgium in 1989 by business manager and designer Paul Ameloot, today Delta Light has developed to become the market leader and trendsetter in architectural lighting. Presenting innovative lighting designs, the company is recognised throughout the world for its subtle blend of ambiance, elegance, functionality, and design, both in interior and exterior lighting. The future of Delta Light is guaranteed with Peter and Jan Ameloot joining their father at the helm of the company, bringing additional dynamism and ambition to the team.
Building on its reputation as manufacturer of architectural lighting, Delta Light has grown to become a trendsetter when it comes to lighting designs for residential, commercial and professional environments. Ranging from retail to residential, office, public, showrooms to hospitality and landscape projects, small to very large scale, Delta Light has the product range, experience and knowledge to meet the functional and aesthetic needs of your projects.
Over the years Delta Light established its growth based on in-house design, R&D, quality control, testing and production. From design to engineering and prototyping, all the way to production, packaging and stocking… all is handled at the Delta Light headquarters in Belgium.
Some key facts:
Founders & owners: Paul Ameloot / Katrien Ameloot / Peter Ameloot / Jan Ameloot
Employees HQ: 250
Headquarters: Muizelstraat 2, 8560 Moorsele, Belgium
The first 10 years
Prior to Delta Light Paul Ameloot owned a store in Roeselare (Belgium) called Stereohouse, providing full service hi-fi and lighting solutions for discotheques. During the eighties it struck his attention that the people in his store and project owners started giving more and more attention to lighting, and how to apply it. It proved to be the start of a new story…
In the first ten years Paul and his team of 7 employees developed the first luminaire, the Phantom, which is still part of the current collection. Focusing on the Belgian market at first, Delta Light quickly expanded to 50 countries, with Delta Light offices in Germany, United Kingdom and Switzerland amongst others.
The next 10 years
In 1999 Delta Light presented its third Lighting Bible, moving from a product brochure at first to become a reference product catalogue today. Growing to become a more global player, Delta Light entered the North-American market in 2006, followed by Delta Light MENA in 2007.
An important step in the company history was made in 2006, moving from the company roots in Roeselare to a new building in Moorsele, aptly named The House of Light.
Moving into new and expanding markets Delta Light started a Latin-American branch in 2009, with offices and showroom in Bogota, Colombia. Looking to better service the market and support local partners and architects, Delta Light recently founded Delta Light Asia and Delta Light REEMA (Russia, Middle-East, Eastern-Europe). Today, the company is presented in over 120 countries worldwide.
2015 will again be a year of big plans and ambitions, with the expansion of the headquarter building in Belgium, launch of The Lighting Bible 11, new collections and international landmark projects.
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Health care stripped from collective bargaining as statewide insurance plan takes shape
The changes stop short of instituting the mandatory statewide health insurance system Gov. Terry Branstad has proposed.
Health care stripped from collective bargaining as statewide insurance plan takes shape The changes stop short of instituting the mandatory statewide health insurance system Gov. Terry Branstad has proposed. Check out this story on desmoinesregister.com: http://dmreg.co/2kuWIUn
Brianne Pfannenstiel, bpfannenst@dmreg.com Published 3:39 p.m. CT Feb. 10, 2017
Republican lawmakers – who won a majority in 2016 - say Iowa's current law provides overly generous benefits and leads to government overspending. Wochit
Union workers gather during a labor rally in the Capitol Rotunda on Tuesday, Feb. 7, 2017, in Des Moines, Iowa.(Photo: Rodney White/The Register)Buy Photo
Sweeping changes proposed to Iowa’s collective bargaining laws would block most public-sector unions from negotiating over health insurance, though they stop short of instituting a mandatory statewide health insurance system Gov. Terry Branstad has floated.
Republican leaders say they considered including such a plan in the legislation, but felt it could be too restrictive. Instead, the bill leaves open the possibility for a voluntary statewide health insurance program that employers could opt into.
“We want to make sure people are able to look at what best meets their needs,” said House Speaker Linda Upmeyer, R-Clear Lake. She said she anticipates a statewide program would be made available as an option for employers around the first of the year.
Branstad’s spokesman Ben Hammes declined to answer questions about when such a proposal might be made or what provisions it would include. He said in a statement that if the proposed collective bargaining changes were to become law, "we would begin working to develop common sense solutions" related to health insurance.
But Branstad has spoken extensively about the possibility in recent months. In his Condition of the State address in January, he proposed removing health insurance from collective bargaining negotiations and instead shifting all of Iowa’s public workers into a single health benefit program.
Iowa has more than 500 health care plans for an estimated 184,000 public employees working in cities, counties and school districts across the state. Merging all of those employees into one plan would help spread the risk in an attempt to keep costs low while maintaining benefits, Branstad argues.
He and other Republicans have said the state's collective bargaining laws don't give employers enough flexibility to negotiate reasonable health care policies, resulting in overly generous benefits for which taxpayers foot the bill.
“When you have public employees getting these Cadillac benefits and paying virtually nothing — $20 a month — and the taxpayers are paying in some cases over $23,000 (for health insurance) … it’s not fair,” Branstad told reporters Monday. “It needs to be addressed, and that is why we are going to continue to work with the Legislature and labor committees in both houses to address it.”
Photos: Labor rally at the Iowa Capitol
Ken Sagar, president of the Iowa Federation of Labor, AFL-CIO, speaks to a crowd gathered at the Iowa Capitol during a labor rally in the Rotunda on Tuesday, Feb. 7, 2017, in Des Moines, Iowa. Rodney White/The Register
Union workers and supporters gathered at the Iowa Capitol during a labor rally in the rotunda Tuesday, Feb. 7, 2017. Rodney White/The Register
Union workers and supporters gather at the Iowa Capitol during a labor rally in the Rotunda on Tuesday, Feb. 7, 2017, in Des Moines, Iowa. Rodney White/The Register
Union workers gather during a labor rally in the Capitol Rotunda on Tuesday, Feb. 7, 2017, in Des Moines, Iowa. Rodney White/The Register
Union workers gather at the Iowa Capitol during a labor rally in the Rotunda on Tuesday, Feb. 7, 2017, in Des Moines, Iowa. Rodney White/The Register
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Legislation proposed last week in the statehouse would make changes to nearly every aspect of the state's collective bargaining laws. Among the most significant are changes to what public-sector union workers are allowed to negotiate over.
Currently, unions negotiate for wages and health insurance, as well as a wide range of other workplace conditions and employment benefits. The legislation — House Study Bill 84 and Senate File 213 — specifically prohibits negotiations over health insurance, though it exempts public safety workers from that provision.
Rep. Dave Deyoe, R-Nevada and House Labor Committee chair, said removing health insurance from negotiations removes barriers on employers that currently prevent them from seeking less costly alternatives.
“It’s not necessarily making people pay more for health care,” he said of the changes. “It might be a situation where they can find a policy that’s less expensive that provides the same benefits.”
Union workers and supporters gathered at the Iowa Capitol during a labor rally in the rotunda Tuesday, Feb. 7, 2017. (Photo: Rodney White/The Register)
But union leaders, who would no longer have a voice in choosing which health plans would be available to their members, say they absolutely expect to see higher health insurance costs. For those currently paying $20 a month, that increase could be dramatic.
Danny Homan, president of AFSCME Iowa Council 61, has said many unions have agreed to lower salaries in exchange for better health benefits. And although Branstad and legislative leaders have said a statewide pool could provide a low-cost alternative, Homan said he's not convinced.
“When the governor and Republican leadership claim that a statewide health insurance program would provide savings, they are doing so out of pure speculation and without any facts or figures to back them up,” Homan said in a statement. “The last time we trusted the governor on his cost savings plan, we ended up with the disaster that is privatized Medicaid. This is a baseless claim and I cannot comment further until I see something on paper.”
Deyoe said that the governor’s staff made it clear to him that any statewide system would be voluntary. Upmeyer said that's because legislators had some concerns, including about people who live along the state's borders.
"If it doesn’t allow somebody in Council Bluffs to get some health care in Omaha, it might be a problem," she said. "It might not be what they want. So I think the fact that we have a pool available, that may offer great opportunity. That’s an option. That’s something people can take a look at. But if it doesn’t meet their needs, then they can go and look at or create perhaps a different pool."
That statewide plan would be just one option for employers shopping for new health insurance options, she said. The bill lets employers pick the plan they like best for their employees.
"I think people will be innovative and creative about what kind of pools they put together, who they work with," Upmeyer said. "And I think that’ll be positive."
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Discover Dartmoor on horse back with Adventure Clydesdale
Adventure Clydesdales
The heavy horses that once came close to dying out have been put to a new use on Dartmoor. RACHAEL D'CRUZE-SHARPE experiences the majesty of these gentle giants first hand
Dropping in on Widecombe Fair
Hailing from Scotland and originally used as agriculture and haulage workers, Clydesdales stand at over 18 hands and six feet long and grow to over 2,000 pounds. As well as being breathtakingly large, they are also undeniably beautiful with their distinctive feathers – the long hair above the hooves, thick manes and broad, straight handsome faces.
At the moment the breed may not be the first that springs to mind if you are to imagine going trekking, but, in Dartmoor at least, Tim Ancrum and Aileen Ware, of Adventure Clydesdale are changing that. Tim’s first experience of heavy horses came when he lived on the Isle of Sky, running a big estate. There was a lady there with big driving horses that began do passenger day rides, as well as riding them herself.
Tim, who wasn’t a rider until this point, reveals: “I fell in love with them. They were just so cuddly and they do everything I want.” It wasn’t long before he was he was a master horseman, riding from Sky to all the way to Cumbria in 2006. He says that it was during this marathon trek he realised just how good the Clydesdales are and where the idea for his adventure riding using them started. Moving to Cumbria, Tim set up Cumbria Heavy Horses, then relocated down to Bodmin, where his sister is based.
Visiting Dartmoor while living in Bodmin made Tim realise it was the place for him, his partner Aileen Ware, who he runs Adventure Clydesdale with, and of course for their Clydesdales too. Adventure Clydesdale is based at Brimpts Farm, which is close to Dartmeet. “It’s the best riding I’ve ever known anywhere – you have such freedom,” says Tim earnestly, while one of his big friendly giants affectionately nuzzles his shoulder.
The scenery was simply stunning and covering 16½ miles meant the group got to see so much of it
Adventure Clydesdale specialises in long trail rides for up to five days, for experienced riders, as well as shorter rides including day rides and a half day trek, which is the shortest they do. “Lots of clients with stressful jobs come to ride with us – it’s a great way to wind down,” says Aileen. Tim agrees: “Being around horses is great for that, they’re great therapy.”
Tim are Aileen enthuse about how riding Clydesdales is an amazing way to see Dartmoor and about how well suited the horses are to the moor’s varied terrain. Rather than take their word for it, the couple invite me to experience it for myself and we agree that I’ll join them for a day’s ride. At this point I’ve never ridden a heavy, or even particularly large, horse before, but seeing how gently they interact with Tim and Aileen I’m excited rather than nervous.
I join four lovely northern ladies, Anna, Pauline, Gill and Clare, who do a five-day adventure ride with Adventure Clydesdale each year and used to ride with Tim at Cumbria Heavy Horses, for the first day of their trek. While Tim and Aileen get their horses ready for the off, I spend some time bonding with the horse I’ll be rising for the day – the majestic looking Faroe, who simply couldn’t have a nicer temperament or enjoy being made a fuss of more – I now understood what Tim had meant when he referred to the breed as ‘cuddly’ when we first met.
Brimpts Farm is in the heart of Dartmoor, so amazing riding ground is literally on the doorstep. I’m immediately impressed and, I admit, a little surprised by how comfortable it is to ride one of these big horses – they are responsive and sure footed and I felt confident on Faroe’s back at once. It was a good job too, as it was only a few minutes before we were on terrain I never thought I’d cross on horseback – over big uneven boulders, surrounded by trees, then straight through the East Dart River.
The ride was a marvellous way to see Dartmoor
The six-hour ride showed me exactly what the Clydesdale breed are made of – they are incredibly well suited to the terrain of Dartmoor and, indeed, add to its beauty. Their intelligence and definite movements mean you’re able to negotiate tricky ground with ease. The horses have an eager gait, are graceful, eager to please and clearly enjoy the work. I was shocked by how quickly I felt I bonded with Faroe and how much trust I had in him, especially when it came to riding down steep drops with uneven ground.
As Tim and Aileen had suggested, the ride really was a marvellous way to see Dartmoor – the scenery was simply stunning and covering 16½ miles meant we got to see so much of it. As well as being a master horseman, an expert map-reader and group leader, Tim was also incredibly knowledgeable about Dartmoor’s history.
Tim and Aileen are keen to try to show off how adaptable the Clydesdales are – for example, one of their horses, Tom Parker, is both a race winner and used for dressage. On the day I rode with them, they’d been invited to Widecombe Fair, to show the horses. Riding them down into the fair must have created quite a sight – the horses, true to their gentle nature remained totally calm, and were adept at trotting around the arena.
We continued our journey to Manaton. I thought I’d be saddle sore and eager for a soak in bath after my longest ever ride but I was actually genuinely sad not to be continuing the adventure. I guess that’s the Clydesdale magic at work. adventureclydesdale.com
Rachael saddled up on Faroe
Interesting Clydesdale facts
•In Clydesdale, Scotland, now known as Lanarkshire, the animal was named after the town where it was used as a draft horse on the area’s farms.
•As recently as the 1960s Clydesdales could been seen pulling carts of milk and vegetables in Scotland.
•The Anheuser-Busch Brewing company has had Clydesdales since 1933. The company soon realised the marketing potential of a horse-drawn beer wagon and the Budweiser •Clydesdales have been used for promotions and commercials ever since.
•In 1975 the Clydesdale population dipped to a low of around 80 animals and was on the vulnerable list for survival.
•While the breed have mostly been replaced by tractors and other machinery for heavy farm work, some farmers still choose to use them and they are still used in some logging operations too.
By Royal appointment - the horse with hauling history
In the late 1900s, Queen Elizabeth II saw a Clydesdale pulling a milk cart and was so impressed with the horse she put it into royal service. The Clydesdale was used to haul a 90-pound silver kettle used by the British Household Cavalry band. A testament to the breed, Clydesdales still work in the British Household Cavalry band today – they must be able to carry an officer and two heavy drums.
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Craig residents question city council’s choice to convert to monochloramine
News | January 10, 2019
Sasha Nelson
snelson@craigdailypress.com
A table showing most testing sites in Craig failed to retain a minimum 0.2mg/L residual Chlorine forcing the city to make changes to water treatment and distribution by April 202 to avoid costly sections from state regulators.
SGM/courtesy
CRAIG — About 30 residents attended the first Craig City Council meeting of 2019 and made the most of expanded opportunities for public comment, voicing concerns about the planned use of monochloramine as a secondary disinfectant in drinking water.
“Fish live and breath in water, and if it will kill them, I’m pretty sure it’s not good enough for us,” said resident Vicki Huyser during a public hearing to inform citizens about water improvement projects.
As reported in the Craig Press Dec. 27, to comply with state law, by April 2020, the city must change how water is treated and moved through the system to maintain a minimum 0.2 mg/L chlorine residual in the system, which is tested at 10 sites across the city.
The city has been out of compliance since a state rural change in April 2016.
“Regulatory violations erode public confidence in the water and in the city,” said SGM Engineer Rick Huggins, part of a team hired to help the city develop and implement a solution.
Huggins was the first to speak during the hearing, presenting information about other options tested, as well as health and safety information about monochloramine — commonly called chloramine.
“I can’t help feeling there is some bias as SGM is benefiting. … I would like to see a speaker well-versed in the opposition of chloramines to give a presentation, as well,” said resident Dave Wallace.
Wallace said he learned from the Colorado Department of Public Health and Environment that other municipalities in Colorado comply without major modifications. He questioned why Craig needed to take additional measures.
Huggins said the Dissolved Air Floatation system used to treat Craig water, as well as the source — the Yampa River, which, due to run-off, requires more treatment than other sources across the state — prevented use of his preferred treatment system.
Wallace asked the city to consider a two-step process, making distribution changes first, then adding chloramine only if those changes don’t result in compliance.
“I think there is more of a methodical approach to coming up with the answer,” he said.
Wallace thinks council members should have done more to independently research options.
“I would think you would have a stack of documents based on your own research. I think you’ve let the community down. You are hearing one biased opinion. Where are your opinions?” Wallace said.
Resident Darrell Sparks also had a list of concerns and questions.
“I’m concerned that we are having this meeting after city council voted 6-0 to approve paying for it. I’m concerned we have been in violation since April 2016, and there’s no mention of it on the water quality report or notification,” he said.
Sparks’ research showed 17 other cities use chlorine and remain in compliance.
“I’m concerned only data from one source was considered. I hope on Election Day, the citizens of Craig will remember they were ignored on the initial process of this,” Sparks said.
The potential for lead leaching and nitrification were two additional concerns raised.
NDMA — a type of nitrosamine — is a carcinogenic chemical and known disinfection by-product of chloramine, which remains when ammonia and nitrogen combine. Nitrosamines are not currently regulated. Regulations are expected in another five to 10 years when the Environmental Protection Agency reviews rules related to disinfection by-products.
Sparks added, “That could make the system obsolete.”
He also voice concern about chloramine’s impact on lead pipes within homes, a concern shared by Wallace and Huyser.
“What we missed here is the leaching of lead and metals out of the system,” Wallace said.
Huggins said state health officials consider Craig at high risk for lead contamination and the city’s water already requires rigorous testing.
He also acknowledged the city is working through an operations manual to address possible corrosion, disinfection by-products, and any biofilm that might be formed when ammonia is introduced into the system.
“I recommend to everyone … testing on their own for a baseline test, then compare into the future to see if there is a change,” Wallace said.
Huggins said residents could also remove monochloramine and chlorine from their homes system by using catalytic activated carbon (two-stage) water filters where it enters the home or at tap points within the home.
He showed an example of a filter on sale for $371 that would provide filtration for a year for a family of four with typical water use.
After the public hearing, council members, except Joe Bird, who was unable to attend, unanimously voted to approve two additional measures to pay for the project. They include:
• A loan between the Colorado Water Resources and Power Development Authority and the city of Craig Water Activity Enterprise Fund for $300,000 to upgrade the city’s water treatment plant and distribution system improvements. City Attorney Sherman Romney said the “special loan” will be forgiven once the city receives a $3.2 million bond to finance the project. “It’s almost like a grant,” he said.
• A letter to engage Lisa Mayers, of Spencer Fane, to act as bond counsel for the water activity enterprise financing at a cost of $13,500 and $380 per hour for additional services.
Council members also unanimously approved the following:
• A consent agenda to renew liquor licenses for Fiesta Jalisco, Loaf ‘N Jug, Vallarta’s, and Veterans of Foreign Wars Post 4265, as well as a request for modification of premises for City Market.
• A first reading of an ordinance adopting new landfill fees for residential and commercial refuse collection.
• An agreement for added IT support services from Grand Junction-based Pro Velocity in the amount of $20,640.
• A new brewpub liquor license for the Yampa Valley Brewing Company-Barrel Cathedral, to be located at 576 Yampa Ave. Romney said all documentation was in order, including comments from businesses and neighbors within 600 feet of the location. Two of the owners and four citizens spoke in favor of the new establishment during a public hearing before the vote.
• An agreement for advertising with Colorado Mountain News for 2019 for a little more than $25,300.
• Resolutions designating the bulletin board in front of council chambers as the public posting place for notices of meetings, as required under open meetings law, and another designating the Craig Press the official newspaper of the city.
• A lease with Connections4Kids for 2019 for $200 per month.
Economic development was the topic of a workshop held before the meeting.
Council member Tony Bohrer will join council member Andrea Camp and Chris Nicholes as part of a committee to further develop a mini-matching grant program to help businesses improve and expand.
During the workshop, Brixius presented a list of potential projects
City council earmarked a little more than $162,000 for such projects in the 2019 budget, passed Dec. 11.
Projects include improvements to signage, infrastructure, and trails, with most offering short-term immediate results.
It was decided that a committee of three council members — Tony Bohrer, Chris Nichols, and Andrea Camp — will meet with city staff to flesh-out plans to offer business matching grant dollars for improvement and expansion projects.
The committee meeting is scheduled for 2 p.m. Monday, Jan. 14. The workshop will be posted, and the public is welcome to attend.
Clay Thorp contributed to this report. Contact Sasha Nelson at 970-875-1794 or snelson@CraigDailyPress.com.
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Liberals ecstatic as de Blasio finds backbone
Andrew J. Hawkins
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Mayor Bill de Blasio is nearing his one-year mark in office.
Liberals who have long chafed under Gov. Andrew Cuomo's centrist governing are thrilled that Mayor Bill de Blasio attacked the governor Tuesday for stymieing the city's agenda in Albany.
"Democrats are angry with a governor whose word is not trustworthy, and who pursues Republican policies," said Zephyr Teachout, a Fordham Law School professor who challenged Mr. Cuomo in the 2014 Democratic primary. "Republicans are tired of him, too, as he seems less driven by ideas or governing and more by power and intrigue."
She added, "This is a big moment for de Blasio. And for the state."
In explosive, candid interviews with NY1 and the City Hall press corps, Mr. de Blasio upbraided the governor for playing petty politics with important policy issues like affordable housing, mayoral control of schools and rent stabilization. He blasted Mr. Cuomo for a "lack of leadership," and said he had been "disappointed at every turn" by the governor.
The mayor's comments sent a surge of electricity through the state's frustrated progressive advocates, who have been sparring with Mr. Cuomo over taxes, education, housing and other issues, and are suspicious of the governor's ties with real estate and hedge fund managers.
When Ms. Teachout bid for the Working Families Party endorsement last year, Mr. de Blasio helped persuade the party to give its ballot line to Mr. Cuomo. Still, she said she has no hard feelings for the mayor and is grateful that his dispute with Mr. Cuomo has finally spilled out into the public sphere.
"He made a big mistake [in backing Mr. Cuomo last year], I think, but I generally agree with him and am thrilled he's standing up," she said. "Punditry aside, New Yorkers really need leaders who are going to openly have their back, and say what they think. I liked him before, but I like him even better now."
In the NY1 interview, Mr. de Blasio said "more and more of us [in progressive circles] are saying we’re just not going to be party to" Mr. Cuomo's political bullying.
"The mayor is reiterating what many of us feel," said Jonathan Westin, executive director of New York Communities for Change and a member of the Working Families Party. "His comments were a breath of fresh air."
Mr. Westin spent much of this legislative session protesting against Mr. Cuomo for not pushing harder to protect rent-regulated tenants. He said the mayor's comments could prove to be a galvanizing moment for those on the political left, who until now have been flailing against the governor or felt snookered by him.
"When we actually have a mayor that has his soapbox and is calling [Mr. Cuomo] out when he is not staying true to his word, then I think we have a much bigger megaphone to go out and push our policies," he said.
It could be difficult for anti-Cuomo liberals to sustain any momentum from the mayor's comments over the summer, when New Yorkers skip town and the legislature is not in session. Mr. de Blasio left the city immediately after airing his grievances for an eight-day family vacation.
Javier Valdes, co-executive director of Make the Road New York, a pro-immigration group, said he was concerned the dust-up between the mayor and the governor will obscure the issues underpinning their disagreement.
"It's a frustration that a lot of us have felt for a long time, and it could give us momentum to change the status quo," Mr. Valdes said. "What I want is for us not to make it about a fight between the mayor and the governor but about a more systemic change that needs to happen in Albany."
Karen Scharff, executive director of Citizens Action, agreed.
"New Yorkers don't care about personal vendettas, we need a government that is driven by the needs of ordinary New Yorkers not the priorities of billionaire donors," she said, referencing Mr. de Blasio's quote about the governor's love of revenge.
Mr. Cuomo's supporters note the governor has furthered many liberal causes. He won legalization of same-sex marriage, strengthened gun control and is moving to implement higher wages for fast-food workers, and secured rent-regulation changes that the mayor himself cheered. The governor's more conservative stances on taxes and education are aligned with most voters in the state, who still give him high marks in public polls, though not nearly as high as they once did.
None of the mayor's liberal allies expressed concern that his comments about Mr. Cuomo could backfire. But a Daily News editorial lambasted Mr. de Blasio for biting the hand the feeds him. The newspaper argued that the mayor did better on many of his policy issues than he likely would have without Mr. Cuomo's involvement, given that Republicans who despise Mr. de Blasio control the state Senate.
"Lecturing that Cuomo should be more a philosopher king than a transactor borders on egotistical dementia," the editorial stated. "In fact, although de Blasio doesn’t believe it because he came home from Albany without every last jot and tittle, the mayor made out well in Albany because Cuomo made deals with the Republicans."
Asked to comment Wednesday, a Cuomo spokesman referred to communications director Melissa DeRosa's response Tuesday about the first-term mayor: "For those new to the process, it takes coalition-building and compromise to get things done in government. We wish the mayor well on his vacation."
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Unlikely Pilgrimage Of Harold Fry Book Review
Book Review by Ann Jonas, Tradebook Buyer - CSB/SJU Bookstores
this review was published in the St. Cloud Visitor
The Unlikely Pilgrimage of Harold Fry by Rachel Joyce; Random House; July 2012; 336 pp. $25.00
When Harold Fry, a recently retired gentleman living in a small English village, receives a letter from a woman he worked with twenty years ago, his life changes. Harold hasn't heard from Queenie Hennessy since she left her job. In her letter to Harold, she announces that she is in hospice and is writing to say goodbye. Harold is disturbed by this news as he has never had the chance to thank Queenie for the huge favor she did for him before she left. He composes a quick reply and walks to the corner mailbox to send the letter.
As Harold approaches the mailbox, he realizes he isn't ready to drop the letter in, thinking his words to Queenie are inadequate. After passing several mailboxes, Harold stops at a gas station, where he tells the young attendant about Queenie's cancer. Their conversation convinces Harold that he must deliver his note to Queenie in person. He leaves a phone message for Queenie, imploring her to keep living while he walks to her, believing that she will live as long as he keeps walking.
Thus begins Rachel Joyce's debut novel The Unlikely Pilgrimage of Harold Fry. The pilgrimage on which Harold Fry embarks is certainly unlikely, not to mention unreasonable. Harold has left home wearing a light jacket and yachting shoes and has left his cell phone behind. The distance he needs to walk to reach Queenie is six hundred miles!
Joyce's tale is really not a book about a man on a long walk; it is the story of man's journey. While on his pilgrimage, Harold reflects on many aspects of his life. In his youth, his mother abandoned him and his father was a cold and unloving man. His relationship with his wife Maureen has been troubled and distant since their estrangement from their adult son, David.
As he walks, Harold remembers his courtship with Maureen, their wedding day, and becoming a father. He relives many of the happy moments, but also revisits the painful occurrences and missed opportunities in his life. As he meets various characters along the way, Harold begins to see life in a new way.
Meanwhile, Maureen is astounded when her husband, who has become quite dormant, calls to tell her what he is doing. She tells him "Harold, you are sixty-five. You only every walk to get to the car." She is certain that he won't be able to complete this irrational excursion and annoyed that he is even trying to do so. However, as Harold's journey continues, Maureen finds herself missing her husband and looking back on their life together.
The Unlikely Pilgrimage of Harold Fry is a touching story of the transformation of two people who have grown apart, but ultimately realize their love for each other. The final chapters clarify why Queenie left her job, what happened to David, and whether or not Harold makes it to Queenie on time.
What makes this book so exceptional is the beautiful and tender writing. There are moments in the book that are quite funny and delightful and parts that are poignant and heartrending. Rachel Joyce, who is an award-winning playwright for BBC Radio and a former British actress, has written a charming first novel.
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weGather is the perfect home for treasured family snaps
By David Pierini • 9:18 am, November 28, 2016
Recording family histories can begin by uploading a photo and sharing it with relatives so they can help fill in stories.
Photo: weGather
Rachel LaCour Niesen was grieving the loss of her grandfather in 2013 when she posted a photo of him on Instagram to celebrate his legacy and asked family members to share their memories.
In a way, the celebration of him hasn’t ended, with more than 32,000 followers from around the globe contributing their cherished family photos and stories on the popular Instagram feed, SaveFamilyPhotos.
LaCour Niesen’s personal mission to help families celebrate and keep their stories alive has now branched out into a website and apps for iOS and Android called weGather.
Every vintage picture tells a story, don’t it?
By David Pierini • 6:00 am, May 23, 2014
Courtesy of @savefamilyphotos
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Rachel LaCour Niesen’s passion for vintage photos started when she walked down her grandmother’s wood-paneled hallway to look at a bedroom wall that held a carefully edited family history.
There she saw a photo of her father standing proud in his cap and gown on graduation day, an aunt sitting poolside during a swim meet and a happy couple cutting their wedding cake. The imprint those pictures left on LaCour Niesen lies at the heart of her @savefamilyphotos project on Instagram, where she curates a collective history. She invites people from around the world to send her a digital copy of a cherished family photo and brief story that, in many cases, gives the photo its emotional muscle.
“The treasure is not just the photo but the story that comes with it,” LaCour Niesen told Cult of Mac. “I believe stories are the currency of our past, present and future. Without them, we are bankrupt. Our family photos trigger those stories. They are like glue that holds my story — and our stories — together over time.”
Throwback Thursday, Facebook and Instagram have made personal blasts from the past a weekly — if not an hourly — ritual. The web is awash in fuzzy Polaroids, vintage Kodachromes and black-and-white snaps, uploaded by individuals with hard drives full of memories and shared by everyone.
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The 10 best new Mac games of 2015
By Rob LeFebvre • 7:00 am, December 17, 2015
Photo: Stephen Smith/Cult of Mac
Mac games aren’t as numerous as iOS games, but they tend to be a bit more expensive, making impulse purchases a rare thing. How do you know which ones to spend your money on?
If you’re looking to stuff your stocking with the finest of games for our favorite platform, look no further. We play them all so you don’t have to, and we tell you which are the best ones to grab.
These are Cult of Mac’s picks for best new Mac games of 2015.
This beautiful gaming art belongs on your wall
By Rob LeFebvre • 6:15 am, June 12, 2014
Game: Sunset Overdrive
Artist: Vasili Sorin
Developer: Insomniac Games
Publisher: Microsoft Studios
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Instead of trotting out the cliché question, “Are games art?,” an exhibit at the Electronic Entertainment Expo aims to explore the actual artwork from upcoming and recently announced video games.
Long gone are the pixellated abstracts of yesteryear: these are fully realized, gorgeous works of art in various styles, hung for all to see in the Los Angeles Convention Center, where the Expo takes place this week.
Developing today’s graphics-rich video games –mobile, console, or PC — takes a lot of time, talent, and passion, and the images above show the kind of artistic energy that is put into them. From the painterly styles of artwork from Assassin’s Creed Unity and Destiny to the poster illustration of The Banner Saga and Sunset Overdrive, there’s a lot to like in the images above.
All photos by Rob LeFebvre/Cult of Mac
Stop what you’re doing and play these iOS games now
By Rob LeFebvre • 6:00 am, May 6, 2014
All the game and math nerds love Threes, and it's easy to see why. This sudoku-meets-sliding-puzzle game requires just the right combination of zenlike concentration and sharp addition skills to keep you playing long into the night.
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Mobile gaming is an ephemeral thing.
The unending stream of iOS games runs too fast and too fat for any individual to figure out which ones are worthy of your time and/or money. Freemium games? Check. Casual games? Sure. Hardcore games ported to your iOS device of choice? Plenty.
But which ones should you sit down and play right now? Our crack team of reviewers took a moment to call up the games they return to, day after day, when they feel like experiencing the finest the mobile gaming world has to offer. Above are the eight best iOS games you should download at this very moment.
Exquisitely Lush Tengami Is Our iOS Game Of The Week [Editor’s Pick]
By Rob LeFebvre • 5:00 pm, February 21, 2014
We’ve been excited about Tengami ever since we saw it at a gaming conference a couple of years back. The long development time has paid off for developer Nyamyam, as Tengami is by far one of the best games of its type we’ve seen on any platform.
It came out for iOS just this week, and we’ve lost ourselves (and our sense of time) playing through the lushly illustrated pop-up book. The story is told without dialogue, tasking us with moving from one beautiful environment to the next, solving puzzles along the way to keep the journey going.
Here’s a video of some of our play through of the game.
Tengami‘s Beauty Will Make Your Eyes Pop Up Out Of Your Head [Review]
By Evan Killham • 9:30 am, February 20, 2014
Tengami has gathered a bit of a following during its development due to its beautiful, pop-up-book art style and zen-like demeanor. It has relaxing music, a dialogue-free narrative, and puzzles that are clever and occasionally very tricky.
Tengami by Nyamyam Games
Category: iOS Games
Works With: iPhone, iPad
The game is out now as a universal app for iOS devices, and it has a lot of expectations to live up to. Can it live up to the excitement?
It absolutely does, delivering an endlessly fascinating experience in one of the most beautiful packages you have ever seen.
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Emily Lochore becomes an IronMan!
On the 30th September, the brave Emily Lochore took on an IronMan in Barcelona to raise funds for The Cure Parkinson’s Trust. She undertook this gruelling challenge for her stepfather Pat, who has lived with Parkinson's disease for 10 years. For those not familiar with an IronMan, it is often regarded as the toughest event on the planet. It consists of a 2.2 mile swim followed by a 112 mile cycle followed by a full marathon, all without a break! Emily’s herculean efforts have raised well over £14,000.00 for Parkinson’s research. You can sponsor her here.
She described the toughest hurdles as being experiencing intense cramp whilst swimming, the second lap of the bike ride where they had a fierce head wind to contend with and keeping up energy during the last half of the marathon. She completed the course in 12 hours, 50 minutes and 3 seconds which is an absolutely phenomenal achievement!
"The last 4 miles were really very emotional. The track was heavily lined with supporters all screaming your name and shouting the weeks strap line "YOU WILL BE AN IRON MAN"!!
What a buzz! I felt like I was flying home and just loved that last mile!!!!
Then on to the red carpet for the last 50 meters to hear “EMILY, YOU ARE AN IRON MAN”!!!" - Emily Lochore
The Cure Parkinson’s Trust would like to thank Emily for putting herself through such a tough challenge to raise funds and awareness for us. We could not be more proud to have her supporting us!
If you have been inspired by Emily and would like to take on a challenge for CPT we would love to hear from you! Please contact Lottie to discuss ideas.
Author: Lottie Smart
Team Parkinson’s Power conquer the epic WOW Cyclothon
From 26th -29th June John MacPhee along with a team of nine family and friends including his wife Yvonne took on the challenge of cycling 1358km around the entire border of Iceland in support of The Cure Parkinson’s Trust and The Michael J. Fox Foundation.
Bosham Open Gardens 2019
On the 9th June residents from the beautiful Sussex village of Bosham opened their garden gates to the public for the third year running to raise awareness and funds for The Cure Parkinson’s Trust.
Katrin Skyrme's 15,000ft Skydive
Katrin Skyrme from Bristol has taken on the highest tandem skydive available in the UK to raise money for The Cure Parkinson's Trust.
Clara Reid's Hadrian's Wall challenge
In a bid to raise awareness and funds for CPT, 17 year old Clara Reid recently took on the famous Hadrian’s Wall walk. Here Clara shares her fantastic fundraising story.
Bank Holiday Fundraiser
Over the recent May bank holiday weekend siblings Ella and Magnus with friends Ethan and Arni (aged 8, 9, 10 and 11) raised an amazing £67.50 for CPT's research into a cure for Parkinson’s...
Team CPT at the 2019 Vitality London 10,000
Watch team CPT in action at the 2019 Vitality London 10,000 raising awareness and funds for CPT's research into a cure for Parkinson's.
'Parkinson's Concierge' Raise Funds and Awareness for Research
On World Parkinson's Day - Neil Benny, Charlotte Allen, Russ Bradford and Nina Jackson from 'Parkinson’s Concierge' went on a mission to raise awareness and funds for Parkinson’s research.
Mark Newnham's Year of Fundraising
A huge thank you to Mark Newnham who selected CPT as his chosen charity during his year of Captaincy at the Wildernesse Golf Club in Kent raising over £24,500 for CPT’s research into a cure for Parkinson’s!
Michael Judkins' Musical Fundraiser
A huge thank you to Michael Judkins who is raising funds for CPT through the sale of his ‘Float Like a Butterfly’ album - a musical project celebrating the life, career and associated times of the late and legendary Muhammad Ali.
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CRIME REPORTS: Thursday, July 11, 2019
By William Moore Daily Journal
The following reports were filed Wednesday by the Lee County Sheriff's Office and the Tupelo Police Department.
A woman said a male relative refused to get out of her truck. She stopped at the guard shack at her workplace on CDF Boulevard in Verona, but he still refused to budge.
A flooring company was working at a County Road 1009 church when they noticed two men walking around the church and looking in the work van. When the men discovered they were being watched, they knocked on the church door and asked for water.
A Mooreville man reported that over the weekend, someone stole a 14-foot utility trailer loaded with an unknown quantity of 14-foot long 2x4s from a Meadowland Road home construction site.
A County Road 1409 Mooreville man has been recovering from surgery at his sister's house. When he went to check on his house, he discovered someone had broken into the house and shed and stole a table saw, planer saw, several drills and a wide assortment of hand tools and wrenches. He thinks his 27-year-old son could be responsible.
A County Road 251 Saltillo man said when he tried to run off a stray dog, it got aggressive.
A County Road 231 Guntown woman said a couple of relatives have been parking in her yard and sleeping in their vehicle. She makes them leave, but the 40-year-old woman and 32-year-old man return at night. She said they have been yelling and cursing at her when she tells them to leave.
A County Road 506 Shannon man said his nephew next door called and said his 59-year-old cousin was outside going through their vehicles.
A Garden Park Drive woman said her ex-boyfriend showed up beating on the doors and windows. She had placed some of the items he was coming to get on the porch. There was an agreement that he would have a deputy with him before trying to get items from inside. He did not and was arrested on a domestic violence warrant.
An Amory woman said her mother texted that she was going to hurt herself. Once the woman got to the mother's County Road 1277 Nettleton home, she learned the mother just wanted someone to talk to.
A County Road 1205 Nettleton man said his neighbor's five large breed dogs are becoming more aggressive. They came home to find the dogs chasing the cats, then scratching the side of his vehicle trying to get to the cats on top of the truck.
A County Road 1438 Mooreville man said a 51-year-old man showed up at 12:30 a.m. beating on the door. The visitor said a black male chased him through the woods. He added that a blue Dodge Durango was also chasing him. He told the responding deputy that he hurt his arm when he fell in the woods. Medics transported him to the hospital.
Tupelo Police Department
A man said he was at a North Gloster Street motel with a female. He walked outside for a moment. When he came back, his cell phone and laptop computer were gone. So was the female, who left in a blue Ford F-250.
A Walker Street man said a male came over and asked to borrow a lighter. When he said he didn't have one, the suspect punched him in the face and shoved him to the ground.
A Beasley Drive woman parked her car on the street. The next morning, the Hyundai Sonata had damage to the front bumper, where someone apparently backed into it.
A Forrest Hill man said he ordered more than $165 in merchandise online from The Golf Warehouse. The tracking software shows Federal Express delivered the package June 6 but he said he never received anything.
A Tupelo Hardware employee said a white female in her 50s picked up two bottles of canned air duster and left her debit card at the register around 11:30 a.m. She went into the bathroom but didn't come out with the two bottles. She got another bottle, paid for it and left. When confronted outside, she admitted taking the items and left the scene.
A man said he was at a Monument Drive apartment complex and got into an argument with his ex-girlfriend over some clothes. He said she then drove her blue Mazda into the front bumper of the car he was driving, before driving away.
An off-duty corrections officer spotted a woman huffing air duster in front of the North Gloster Walmart. He followed the 56-year-old woman until police could arrive. The dazed woman, who had the empty bottle in her hand, admitted inhaling the air duster, but said she didn't know what it was. Police found receipts where she had purchase two-packs of air duster at 9:30 that morning and again at 1:30 that day. She was arrested, charged with failure to comply and public intoxication.
A man told pole someone keeps vandalizing the house he is remodeling on Reed Street. He thinks people are staying in the house, but is unable to "keep an eye on it on a regular basis." He said windows and a door frame have been broken since he was there a month ago.
A woman said while shopping at the South Gloster Walmart, she left her cell phone and wallet case in the motorized cart. When she returned more than an hour later, the phone was gone and had not been turned in to the store. The wallet contained her driver's license, Social Security card, three credit cards and $50 in cash.
A woman said her car had a flat tire on Highway 45 around midnight July 7, so she left the car there. When she returned two days later, someone had broken the right front window and gone through the car. Nothing appeared to be stolen.
A Monument Drive man said overnight, someone went through his unlocked car. Nothing appeared to have been stolen.
A Van Street man said a male suspect who lives a few street over keeps driving by harassing him by blowing the horn and pointing his finger at him. He said it started with a road rage incident.
Anyone with information on any of these crimes is urged to call the Lee County Sheriff's Office at (662) 841-9041 or Crime Stoppers at (800) 773-TIPS.
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Dodgers Pick Outfielder Jeren Kendall in the First Round - Welcome to the Blue!
Yesterday was the day when big league dreams become more of a reality. Thousands of youngsters, from high school graduates to college aged kids, had been glued to their televisions in hopes of hearing their name. For one Team USA and Vanderbilt University ballplayer his wait is over. With the 23rd pick overall the Dodgers chose outfielder Jeren Kendall. Per a Dodgers press release:
The 6-foot, 190-pound left-handed hitting outfielder posted a .307 (80-for-261) batting average with 10 doubles, five triples, 15 home runs, 53 RBI and stole 20 bases in 2017 as a junior at Vanderbilt. He led the team in runs scored (59), hits and home runs, while posting a .372 on-base percentage and a .556 slugging percentage. Kendall, 21, was rated by Baseball America as the sixth-best outfielder in the 2017 draft and was the 18th overall prospect. He was also named to the All-SEC and All-Defensive Team this season with the Commodores.
“We’re super excited to be able to select Jeren,” said Dodger Director, Amateur Scouting Billy Gasparino. “He is a multi-tooled player that can do a lot of things with both sides of the ball. He is coming from a great program and great makeup, we would love to have him as part of this organization and we are excited to be able to select him.”
Kendall’s father, Jeremey Kendall, was drafted by the Philadelphia Phillies in the 26th round of the 1992 First-Year Player Draft and played in the Phillies organization for five seasons.
You can follow Jeren on twitter, although he isn't particularly active: @JerenKendall. He is active on Instagram. Follow him here: @Jeren_Kendall3. Furthermore, Kendall already has a bunch of Baseball cards available on the market, so stay tuned for a future post highlighting them all.
John Sickels at Minor League ball named Jeren Kendall the "top hitting prospect in the college ranks." Per his report in March:
Speed and simple athleticism are the key parts of Kendall’s game: he’s a 70-grade runner with excellent instincts; it isn’t hard to imagine him stealing 30-40 bases per year in the majors, assuming he gets on base enough (more on that in a moment). His throwing arm earns 55 or 60 grades depending on the source, and his ability to read the ball makes him perhaps the top defensive outfielder in college baseball. There’s no question about his ability to handle center field at higher levels.
Kendall has power, too, with plenty of wiry strength giving him 50 or 55 raw power. He hasn’t had trouble getting to that power in college ball, although his track record with wooden bats in the Cape Cod League is less robust.
Below are more links focused on the newest Dodger:
Per Cary Osborne at Dodger Insider; "Dodgers grab speed and power with first-rounder Jeren Kendall."
A fast-twitch athlete with five-tool potential, Kendall stands out most with his plus-plus speed and also possesses deceptive strength. He has learned to incorporate his lower half in his left-handed swing while at Vanderbilt and has good balance at the plate. There’s more swing and miss in Kendall’s game than scouts would like, leading to some concerns about his pitch recognition and whether he’ll reach his offensive upside.
Per Dustin Nosler at Dodgers Digest; "Dodgers select Vanderbilt OF Jeren Kendall in 1st round of 2017 MLB Draft."
Per David Hood at True Blue LA; "MLB Draft 2017 profile: Jeren Kendall, first round."
Per Eric Stephens at True Blue LA; "2017 MLB Draft: Dodgers scouting director on Rounds 1-2."
Per Michael Lananna at Baseball America; "Jeren Kendall’s Tools Play From (imagine a pic of a Panda) To Outfield."
That’s one quirk. Here’s another: Much like the late artist Prince, Kendall has become synonymous with a symbol. A Panda emoji. He’s used it in all of his Instagram captions for a year now. His intrasquad team in fall practice was named Team Panda. He’s not sure where the panda came from. Seriously. He has no explanation for it.
“I’ve just been a huge fan,” he said, laughing. “I don’t really know why I do it.”
Per Ken Gurnick at MLB.com; "Dodgers select Vandy OF with No. 23 pick."
Per Harold Uhlman at Think Blue LA; "Dodgers select Jeren Kendall in first round of 2017 MLB Draft."
Here's what Jim Callis at MLB.com said about him:
I know the industry soured on Kendall a bit because of his strikeout rate at Vanderbilt, but I love this pick at No. 23, and personally, would have taken him in the top 10. Yes, he swings and misses, as evidenced by his 74 whiffs in 261 at-bats, but he has the best tools in the college ranks, and he's been a very productive player at a top program. He has a chance to be a 15-HR, 30-steal guy while playing a quality center field.
In honor of his selection by the Dodgers I decided to make a couple fantasy Baseball cards of him. For the card on the left I used a photo taken from D1Baseball.com and the 1991 Topps Baseball card design. For the card on the right I grabbed another photo taken from NCAA.com (when he blasted a walk-off off of my alma mater, Cal State Fullerton in 2015) and the 1983 Topps Baseball card design.
By ernest at Tuesday, June 13, 2017
Labels: Card Creations, Draft, Jeren Kendall
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Ferguson proud of derby display
Darren Ferguson felt his Rovers side put on a display supporters could be proud of in the South Yorkshire derby with Rotherham United.
Rovers had to settle for a point after the Millers levelled in the sixth minute of time added on, but Ferguson felt his side had played well.
He said: “I was encouraged by the performance of my team and the determination showed to try and win a derby match.
“I thought the performance as a whole was a good one, but the lads are gutted as it was a real body blow to concede when we did. We looked a real threat counter attacking them, but we were unlucky with the goal we conceded and can feel unfortunate not to have won the game.”
With well over 12,000 in the stadium, Ferguson felt the home supporters really helped the home side.
He added: “In terms of atmosphere it was probably the best while I’ve been here. The fans were outstanding and really spurred us on - especially when we were 1-0 up.
“We’ve got a little bit of momentum at the moment, we can go into the next few games with real confidence.”
Doncaster Rovers vs Rotherham United on 11 Nov 17
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Royal Enfield 650-Twins Sales Overtakes Himalayan — Demand For 650-Twins On The Rise!
oi-Rahul Nagaraj
By Rahul Nagaraj
Published: Saturday, June 22, 2019, 11:31 [IST]
Royal Enfield launched the 650-twins (Continental GT 650 & Interceptor 650) in the Indian market recently. The two 650cc motorcycles are available in the Indian market with a price of Rs 2.50 lakh for the Interceptor 650 and Rs 2.65 lakh for the Continental GT 650. Both prices are ex-showroom (Delhi).
Ever since its launch in the Indian market, the Royal Enfield 650-twins has been gaining a steady increase in its sales in the country. Now recent sales reports showcase that the 650-twins have overtaken the sales of the Himalayan.
According to the monthly sales report from the brand, the Royal Enfield 650-twins has managed to record sales of 2,427 units in the month of May 2019. This is almost double the sales of the Himalayan, which recorded just 1,192 units in the same month.
The Royal Enfield Himalayan was introduced in the Indian market quite a while back and was one of the first affordable adventure-tourer offerings in the market. However, soon after its launch, the Himalayan's sales dropped due to various reports regarding several issues on the motorcycle.
Over time, Royal Enfield has addressed all the issues, however sales of the adventure-tourer offering hasn't improved since. The Royal Enfield Himalayan comes powered by a 411cc air-cooled single-cylinder producing 25bhp and 32Nm of peak torque. It is further mated to a five-speed gearbox.
The Royal Enfield 650-Twins on the other hand is one of the most affordable 650cc motorcycles in the Indian market. The 650-twins are powered by a 649cc liquid/oil-cooled parallel-twin engine. It produces 47bhp and 52Nm of torque; mated to a six-speed gearbox.
The Royal Enfield 650-Twins are both available in a range of colour options to choose from. This includes multiple vibrant colours, offering a more youthful and premium appeal to the motorcycles. In terms of features, the 650-Twins come equipped with dual-channel ABS, Bosch Fuel-Injection & Engine Management and Pirelli Phantom SportComp Tyres.
Thoughts On The Royal Enfield 650-Twins Sales
The Royal Enfield 650-Twins are the most affordable motorcycles in the segment in the Indian market. The 650cc motorcycles from Royal Enfield rival the likes of the Harley-Davidson Street 750 and the Street Rod in India.
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Hyundai Launches A Relief Task Force Program To Support Flood Affected Customers
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2000 AD: Prog 1856
Rebellion Publishing Ltd
JUDGE DREDD // PREY
Mega-City One, 2135 AD. Home to 50 million citizens, this urban nightmare is situated along the east coast of post-apocalyptic North America. Crime is rampant, and only the Judges – empowered to dispense instant justice – can stop total anarchy. Toughest of them all is JUDGE DREDD – he is the Law! Now, as a relief charity brings aid to the city, something is attacking cits...
BRASS SUN // THE DIAMOND AGE
The Orrery is a fully functional, life-size clockwork solar system, a clutch of planets orbiting a vast BRASS SUN via immense metal spars. But the once-unified collection of worlds has regressed into eccentric fiefdoms, and ice is encroaching on the outer planets as the sun is dying. Wren and Septimus must find the key to restart the sun, but first must escape the world known as The Keep...
FLESH // BADLANDERS
The Cretaceous Period, Earth. By the 23rd century, most organic livestock is extinct, and mankind survives on synthetics. In a bid to farm real meat, corporation Trans-Time sends its employees back to the age of the dinosaurs to butcher the great beasts, beaming their flesh to the future. Now, activist Vegas Carver and her reptoid gang are going to infiltrate the Seabed City rodeo...
THARG’S 3RILLERS // REWIND
Three episodes, one complete, self-contained story – a condensed hit of super-charged Thrillpower beamed to you directly from the Nerve Centre! New Scotland Yard, 2013, and Detective Inspector Marcus Benson has been transferred to a new position in the Cold Case Unit. Reporting to D.C.I. Owen McAvennie, Benson is about to be shown a new form of crime investigation...
DAMNATION STATION // THE TAIL OF THE DRAGON
Earth space, the late 21st century. When it was revealed that Earth in fact belonged to an alien race known as the Hosts, the human race was obliged to pay off their debt to their extraterrestrial landlords by fighting for them in the Host Auxiliary Legion, protecting the galaxy from invaders. With a new fleet of Earth Stations going to war, Commander Joe Nowhere has a plan...
Note: This digital edition includes the PDF and CBZ (comic book archive) versions of the book.
Note: Due to territory restrictions this title is only available in certain countries.
He is the LAW!
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High-Res LG Flex Pictures Leak Showing Off 6 Inches of Curved Glass
Eric October 23, 2013 @EricRees 82
Just last week we got early renders of what LG’s G Flex might look like when we eventually see it. Flexible and curved displays seem to be the new buzzwords following the announcement of the Samsung Galaxy Round and this new LG device. An Argentinian broadcasting station got their hands on the device for an on-air review and sent a few high res photos over to The Verge for us to inspect.
As we like to say around here, nothing is confirmed, but we do get a pretty good look at the Flex from these photos. It is still reported as being a 6″ screen with a fairly pronounced curve across the horizontal axis of the phone; the exact opposite direction of Samsung’s curve. The camera is said to be 13MP, most likely the same one you would find in the G2 because the Flex also features the buttons on the backplate of the device. We do not know any other specs at the moment, but if they line up any more with the G2 the Flex might just start looking like a re-release for the sake of having a curved screen.
The reporter at the Argentinian station says that the Flex should launch in South Korea next month, but no official announcement has been made by LG about this device’s existence. Until we hear from them, we just have to live off these leaked photos. If you want to see the whole hands-on video with the Flex and brush up on your Spanish at the same time, hit the video below.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ImlQhUlaWho
Via: The Verge
Here is Verizon's Version of the Changelog for New Moto X Update 139.15.1
T-Mobile Announces 200MB Free Tablet Data for Life, $0 Down on Tablet Purchases
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Dufry Group announces new organizational structure
In the past two years, Dufry Group has realized transformational growth steps with the acquisitions of The Nuance Group and World Duty Free Group. The new organizational structure of Dufry reflects this considerable expansion and sets the base to deliver further sustainable growth and value creation going forward. As part of the new organization, new members have been appointed to the Group Executive Committee. The new organizational structure will be effective as of 1st January 2016.
Basel, October 28, 2015
With the acquisition of The Nuance Group in 2014 and of World Duty Free Group in 2015, Dufry has more than doubled its turnover and its EBITDA, increased its presence into 17 additional countries and 836 new retail locations, while the number of employees grew from over 16,000 to over 31,000.
Dufry has therefore adjusted its organizational structure to reflect the strong growth and the increased geographic footprint. Also, the business operating model will be adapted to further improve the overall organizational efficiency to sustain further growth and value creation for the shareholders.
New Divisions following re-configuration of regions
Dufry’s new organizational structure will be consolidated into five geographic Divisions, which will be headed by Divisional CEOs, all reporting to the Group CEO:
Division 1: Southern Europe and Africa
Division 2: UK, Central and Eastern Europe
Division 3: Asia, Middle East and Australia
Division 4: Latin America
Division 5: North America
The new divisions match key geographic regions and provide a well-balanced weight of the group operations, allowing each Divisional CEO to focus on a clearly defined area and to be close to the market with respect to customers and landlords.
Additions to the Group Executive Committee (GEC)
Dufry’s new Group structure will also be reflected in the Group Executive Committee, which will be extended to twelve persons with the appointment of five new members:
Mr. Eugenio Andrades, DCEO UK, Central and Eastern Europe
Mr. Pedro J. Castro Benitez, DCEO Division Southern Europe and Africa
Mr. Andrea Belardini, DCEO Asia, Middle East and Australia
Mr. Gustavo Magalhães Fagundes, General Manager Brazil and Bolivia
Mr. Jordi Martin-Consuegra, Global Resources Director
The GEC will be comprised of the following members, effective 1 January 2016:
Mr. Julián Díaz
Chief Financial Officer (CFO)
Mr. Andreas Schneiter
Global Chief Operating Officer (GCOO)
Mr. José Antonio Gea
Global Chief Corporate Officer (GCCO)
Mr. Luis Marin
Global Resources Director
Mr. Jordi Martin-Consuegra
Mr. Pascal Duclos
CEO Southern Europe and Africa
Mr. Pedro J. Castro Benitez
CEO UK, Northern and Eastern Europe
Mr. Eugenio Andrades
CEO Asia, Middle East and Australia
Mr. Andrea Belardini
CEO Latin America
Mr. René Riedi
CEO North America
Mr. Joseph DiDomizio
General Manager Brazil and Bolivia
Mr. Gustavo Magalhães Fagundes
Julian Díaz, CEO of Dufry Group, commented: “The new Group structure is a key element in the further development of our company: We want to continue to grow profitably – by increasing our sales, foster gross and operational margins, while reducing net working capital requirements – and for this we need to adapt our structure and re-think the way we work after the two recent transformational acquisitions.
I would like to congratulate the newly appointed colleagues and to thank all executives and their teams for their outstanding contribution in the past years. Each of them has been a key player in the development of our company or of their former organizations and will continue to be in their new functions within Dufry Group. We are convinced that this reorganization will make Dufry even more effective in the marketplace and will strengthen our position as the leading and true travel retailer worldwide.
I thank in particular José Carlos Rosa, who is leaving the GEC, for his commitment and dedication for the Dufry Group. During his long-lasting permanence in the Group Executive Committee he strongly contributed to the successful development of the company and we are grateful that he continues to serve Dufry in Portugal.”
Further details on the new organization, the changes in the business operating model as well as the new branding strategy will be disclosed in the 2015 Q3 results presentation on November 3, 2015.
Dufry AG (SIX: DUFN; BM&FBOVESPA: DAGB33) is a leading global travel retailer operating over 2,200 duty-free and duty-paid shops in airports, cruise lines, seaports, railway stations and downtown tourist areas.
Dufry signs 7 year contract to operate specialty stores at Helsinki Airport 07/01/2019
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5 of Our Favourite Highlights from 2015
2015 has been a busy year for us at Dulux Trade. Before we look ahead to the exciting plans in store for 2016, we thought we'd round up our stand-out moments of the last 12 months, just in case you missed them.
1. Colour Futures 2016
Our biggest news of the year was the launch of our Colour Futures 16 palettes, including the Colour of the Year 2016, Cherished Gold. Inspired by the huge popularity of metallic tones in the design world and the success of the current Colour of the Year, Copper Blush, this versatile shade works with pale pastels and rich opulent reds alike. Find out more about our CF16 palettes here.
2. Jimmy Bullard goes back to his roots in Fulham
In August we announced that ex-footballer Jimmy Bullard was making a return to his former career as a professional decorator for a one-day loan, in partnership with Armstead Trade. Fans entered via Twitter and the Dulux Trade Paint Expert site for the chance to secure Jimmy for their team. The winning decorators were Shipps Building Services in Fulham, who benefitted from Jimmy's services (and banter) for the day. To find out more about the Armstead #SignJimmy campaign, read the full article.
3. Dulux Trade & Architect's Journal - How Colour Transforms Spaces
This April, leading publication Architect's Journal and Dulux Trade presented an evening with key industry figures on the subject of colour. 'How Colour Transforms Spaces' was hosted at Dulux partner Material Lab's London showroom, where speakers including architect James Pickard of Cartwright Pickard Architects and acclaimed artist and designer Morag Myerscough discussed the subject of transformative colour in everyday architecture, from social housing to commercial office spaces. Watch our video from the event to find out more.
4. The Dulux Let's Colour Awards
2015 saw the third annual Dulux Let's Colour Awards take place. A celebration of colour in all aspects of design, from fashion and beauty, to public spaces and cultural events, the awards put the spotlight on the creative talents that have brought colour into our lives over the last 12 months. Winners were selected from each of the seven categories by a panel of industry experts. The award for the Best use of Colour in Commercial Architecture and Buildings went to Aberrant Architecture for Rosemary Works School. See their winning project here.
5. Dulux Trade takes part in the London Revolution
Dulux Trade was proud to be the colour sponsor for the Mitie London Revolution in May, which circumnavigated the capital covering 188 miles in two days. Our 150 strong team was made up of employees, suppliers, decorators, contractors and merchants all with one ultimate goal - to raise £100,000 for The Outward Bound Trust, an organisation that helps young people unlock their potential through outdoor activities. Read more about our involvement in the event and find out how we did here.
Stay tuned to Paint Life in 2016 for a full spectrum of colour and product news.
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Requiring Judicial Review for Every Gag Order Is a Simple Way to Have Our Backs: Apple Does but Google and Facebook Fall Short
Commentary by Nate Cardozo
As a civil liberties organization, it’s our job to evaluate how tech companies handle our most private data and to encourage them to do better year over year. Our Who Has Your Back report is designed to do both, which is one reason we revisit the report’s criteria every year—always striving to raise the bar.
In this post, we’ll highlight one of the new stars that does just that: “Stands up to NSL gag orders.” To earn a star in this category, companies must publicly commit to invoking a new statutory procedure to have a judge review every indefinite National Security Letter (NSL) gag order the company receives.1
The NSL as we know it today was created by the USA PATRIOT Act’s Section 505. These letters, served on communications service providers like phone companies and ISPs, allow the FBI to secretly demand data about anyone’s private communications and Internet activity without any meaningful oversight or prior judicial review. Recipients of NSLs are subject to a gag order that forbids them from ever revealing the letters' existence to their coworkers, their friends, or even their family members, much less the public.
Since 2011, EFF has been fighting the NSL statute in court on behalf of CREDO Mobile and Cloudflare. Our lawsuit argues that the gag orders attached to nearly every NSL—which the FBI is permitted to apply without any court involvement whatsoever—are unconstitutional prior restraints. In response to our suit, Congress included in the 2015 USA FREEDOM Act, a process to allow providers to push back against those gag orders.
The new process gives technology companies a right to request judicial review of the gag orders accompanying NSLs (referred to as “reciprocal notice”). When a company invokes the reciprocal notice process, the government is required to bring the gag order before a judge within 30 days. The judge then reviews the gag order and either approves, modifies, or invalidates it. The company is permitted to appear in that proceeding and argue, but is not required to do so.
To be entirely clear, we don’t think reciprocal notice fixes the serious constitutional problems with NSLs. The First Amendment requires that when the government wants to impose a gag order, it must bear the complete burden of going to court and proving the gag is truly necessary. The government has attempted to avoid this requirement by making court review optional. Reciprocal notice doesn’t fix the constitutional problem with NSLs—it still requires the NSL recipient to stand up to the government and start the process.
The right thing for a company that receives an NSL with a gag order to do is to invoke the reciprocal notice procedure (flawed though it is) and make the government put the gag order before a judge. One of the primary arguments the government has made in EFF’s NSL lawsuit is that companies haven’t spoken out about NSLs and thus don’t care about being gagged. That’s simply false, but unless companies continue to challenge these gag orders as often as possible, the government may get away with its specious argument.
To earn a star for this category, therefore, we ask companies to commit to invoking the new reciprocal notice procedure for every NSL they receive. We are not asking companies to file lawsuits in opposition to NSLs the way our clients did. We are only asking them to invoke the reciprocal notice provision in 18 U.S.C. § 3511(b)(1)(A). The statute explicitly envisions this role for the NSL recipient, and the Department of Justice has taken the position that this can be set in motion by a letter or phone call. Furthermore, reciprocal notice does not require an objection to the underlying information request contained in an NSL.
While this step won’t bring NSLs in line with the Constitution, the reciprocal notice process does at least provide a path toward transparency. But that path doesn’t mean much if the provider won’t walk it. While a handful of Silicon Valley giants including Apple, Dropbox, Pinterest, and Uber all committed to invoking reciprocal notice for every NSL, we’re disappointed that others, such as Google and Facebook choose only to confront NSL gag orders on a case-by-case basis. The NSL system is broken and companies should invoke reciprocal notice systematically.
Given that companies have every right to take this step to stand with their users, we’re sorry we couldn’t award more stars in this category. All of Silicon Valley should follow Apple’s lead, and demand that a judge sign off on every single gag order they receive.
1. We have awarded this star to 12 companies on our report: Adobe, Airbnb, Apple, CREDO, Dropbox, Lyft, Pinterest, Slack, Sonic, Uber, Wickr, and Wordpress. 14 companies failed to earn the star: Amazon, AT&T, Comcast, Facebook, Google, LinkedIn, Microsoft, Snap, T-Mobile, Tumblr, Twitter, Verizon, WhatsApp, and Yahoo.
National Security Letters
Press Release | July 16, 2019
Hearing Thursday: EFF, ACLU Will Ask Court to Rule In Favor of Travelers Suing DHS Over Unconstitutional, Warrantless Searches of Cellphones, Laptops
Boston, Massachusetts—On Thursday, July 18, at 3:00 p.m., lawyers for the Electronic Frontier Foundation (EFF) and the ACLU will ask a federal judge to decide that the constitutional rights of 11 travelers were violated by the suspicionless, warrantless searches of their electronic devices at the border by the U.S...
EFF Sues AT&T, Data Aggregators For Giving Bounty Hunters and Other Third Parties Access to Customers’ Real-Time Locations
SAN FRANCISCO — The Electronic Frontier Foundation (EFF) and Pierce Bainbridge Beck Price & Hecht LLP filed a class action lawsuit today on behalf of AT&T customers in California to stop the telecom giant and two data location aggregators from allowing numerous entities—including bounty hunters, car dealerships, landlords, and...
Deeplinks Blog by Hayley Tsukayama | July 15, 2019
Knowing the “Value” of Our Data Won’t Fix Our Privacy Problems
Some lawmakers, seeking to hold companies accountable for the way they collect and profit from our personal information, are pushing a new idea: requiring companies to report a dollar value for the data they collect from us. Some frame this reporting as a first step towards requiring companies to share...
California’s Senate Judiciary Committee Blocks Efforts to Weaken California’s Privacy Law
The California Senate Judiciary Committee heard five bills on Tuesday that EFF and other privacy advocates strongly opposed. These measures, backed by big business and the tech industry, would have eviscerated the California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA), a landmark privacy law passed last year. We thank the Senate Judiciary...
Deeplinks Blog by Matthew Guariglia | July 8, 2019
The Privacy and Civil Liberties Oversight Board Signals It Will investigate NSA Surveillance, Facial Recognition, and Terror Watchlists
After a long dormant stretch, the Privacy and Civil Liberties Oversight Board (PCLOB) has signaled it’s ready to tackle another big review of government surveillance and overreach. The PCLOB, an independent agency in the executive branch, last published a 2014 report on warrantless surveillance of the Internet by the...
Media Briefing Monday: EFF and Partners Will Discuss California Bills Aimed at Weakening State’s Consumer Privacy Law
San Francisco—On Monday, June 8, at 11 am, the Electronic Frontier Foundation (EFF), the ACLU, Common Sense Media, Privacy Rights Clearinghouse, and Consumer Reports will hold a conference call to brief reporters about five bills designed to weaken consumer privacy protections that are set for hearing in the California Senate.Members...
Deeplinks Blog by Matthew Guariglia | June 27, 2019
Again!? The NSA’s Phone Records Program Still Can’t Stay Within the Law
Just as the Trump administration has signaled its interest in a permanent “clean” reauthorization of the Patriot Act’s phone surveillance provision, the NSA proves once again that it is not to be trusted with these tools. New documents obtained by the ACLU and reported in the...
Deeplinks Blog by Hayley Tsukayama | June 18, 2019
Massachusetts Can Become a National Leader to Stop Face Surveillance
Massachusetts has a long history of standing up for liberty. Right now, it has the opportunity to become a national leader in fighting invasive government surveillance. Lawmakers need to hear from the people of Massachusetts to say they oppose government use of face surveillance. Face surveillance poses a threat to...
The Lofgren-Amash Amendment Would Check Warrantless Surveillance
The NSA has used Section 702 of the FISA Amendments Act to justify collecting and storing millions of Americans’ online communications. Now, the House of Representatives has a chance to pull the plug on funding for Section 702 unless the government agrees to limit the reach of that program...
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George Conway Suggests Trump Doesn’t ‘Deserve Loyalty’ from Wife Kellyanne
Drew Angerer/Getty/AFP
Attorney George Conway seemingly suggested Friday that President Donald Trump doesn’t deserve loyalty from members of his inner circle, including from his own wife, White House adviser Kellyanne Conway.
“Truer words were never spoken,” Conway tweeted in response to former Trump lawyer Michael Cohen telling ABC’s George Stephanopoulos that the president “does not deserve loyalty” in a sit-down interview released Friday.
Truer words were never spoken. https://t.co/vHbvFKbAuT
— George Conway (@gtconway3d) December 14, 2018
Minutes later, Conway mocked Trump lawyer Rudy Giuliani’s defense against of claims that President Donald Trump breached campaign finance laws by directing Cohen to make hush-money payments to purchase the silence of porn star Stormy Daniels and ex-Playboy model Karen McDougal during the 2016 presidential campaign.
“I do solemnly swear (or affirm) that I will faithfully execute the Office of President of the United States, and will to the best of my Ability, preserve, protect and defend the Constitution of the United States, except where nobody gets killed or robbed,” the attorney, in a riff on the presidential oath of office, tweeted in reaction to Giuliani’s dismissal of campaign finance violations claims.
“I do solemnly swear (or affirm) that I will faithfully execute the Office of President of the United States, and will to the best of my Ability, preserve, protect and defend the Constitution of the United States, except where nobody gets killed or robbed.” https://t.co/H5W6gDGTIq
“Nobody got killed, nobody got robbed… This was not a big crime,” Giuliani told the Daily Beast. “I think in two weeks they’ll start with parking tickets that haven’t been paid.”
On Wednesday, Cohen was sentenced to three years in federal prison for crimes including tax fraud, issuing illegal hush-money payments, and making false statements to Congress regarding prior business dealings in Russia. In court filings submitted last week, New York prosecutors said President Trump asked Cohen to arrange the payments to the two women, who both alleged to have engaged in an affair years before winning the presidency.
President Trump affirmed he was not in violation of campaign finance rules due to the fact that his own money was used to make the payments In a Monday tweet, President Trump dismissed what Cohen claimed in court, stating it wasn’t his fault if his lawyer has found himself on the wrong side of the law. “Lawyer’s liability if he made a mistake, not me,” the president wrote on Twitter. “Cohen just trying to get his sentence reduced. WITCH HUNT!”
“Democrats can’t find a Smocking Gun tying the Trump campaign to Russia after James Comey’s testimony. No Smocking Gun…No Collusion.” @FoxNews That’s because there was NO COLLUSION. So now the Dems go to a simple private transaction, wrongly call it a campaign contribution,…
— Donald J. Trump (@realDonaldTrump) December 10, 2018
….which it was not (but even if it was, it is only a CIVIL CASE, like Obama’s – but it was done correctly by a lawyer and there would not even be a fine. Lawyer’s liability if he made a mistake, not me). Cohen just trying to get his sentence reduced. WITCH HUNT!
PoliticsDonald TrumpGeorge ConwayKellyanne ConwayMichael CohenRudy Giulianni
Ocasio-Cortez Denies Playing 'Race Card' on Pelosi: 'Stupidly Untrue'
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